The Gmail "+" trick can help you manage multiple VR headsets efficiently by creating unique email aliases for each device. Here’s how to use it with your Meta headsets!
What is the Gmail "+" trick?
"+" addressing in Gmail allows you to create aliases by adding a "+" and any word after your email username. For example, emails sent to username+alias@gmail.com will still arrive in your inbox. This feature is useful for organizing and filtering messages, helping you manage emails more efficiently by creating specific addresses for different tasks or devices, like assigning each Meta headset a unique alias for easier tracking.
Why This is Helpful:
Using Gmail’s "+" trick helps organize your VR headset management, track device-specific issues, and keep your inbox clutter-free by automatically filtering emails for each Meta headset. This is especially useful for schools or labs managing multiple headsets.
1. Create Unique Email Addresses for Each Headset
- Start with a primary Gmail account (e.g., vrclassroom@gmail.com).
- For each headset, add a "+" followed by a unique identifier (e.g., vrclassroom+meta1@gmail.com, vrclassroom+meta2@gmail.com).
2. Assign Aliases to Each Headset
- Use the unique email alias when setting up each Meta headset. This helps you keep communications organized for each device.
3. Set Up Filters in Gmail
- Go to Gmail and click on the gear icon > See all settings > Filters and Blocked Addresses.
- Click Create a New Filter and enter the email alias in the "To" field (e.g., vrclassroom+meta1@gmail.com).
- Set rules to automatically categorize messages (e.g., tag emails as “Headset 1”).
4. Track Issues and Updates for Each Device
- Use these filtered email addresses to track any issues, updates, or communications related to each specific VR headset. If you need to troubleshoot a particular device, you’ll know exactly where to look.
5. Test and Personalize
- For VR setup testing, you can use different aliases (e.g., vrclassroom+test@gmail.com) to test different headset configurations without needing multiple accounts.
Bonus: Gmail Dot Trick
You can also add periods to your email (e.g., v.rclassroom@gmail.com) for another way to organize communications.
Would you like to learn more about Gmail's alias capabilities?
Please reference this page to learn more!