About Gmail Dot Variants
Gmail dot variants are versions of one Gmail address with periods placed at different points in the username. Gmail ignores dots in consumer addresses, so all of them deliver to the same inbox. This generator lists every combination, which is 2 to the power of (length minus 1). The username is limited to 12 characters, or 2,048 variants. The trick does not apply to Google Workspace addresses or to other mail providers.
How to use Gmail Dot Variants
- Fill in "Gmail address or username".
- The result appears below and updates as you type.
- Copy the result with the copy button, or download it as a file where that is offered.
Questions about Gmail Dot Variants
Do dots matter in a Gmail address?
Not for addresses ending in @gmail.com. Google states that john.smith, johnsmith, and j.o.h.n.smith all belong to the same account. Dots do matter for work or school accounts on a custom domain.
What are dot variants used for?
Mostly for filtering and testing: sign up with a specific variant, then filter mail sent to it, or create several test accounts on your own app. Some sites normalize Gmail addresses and will treat the variants as one.
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