Alias

Privacy

Using a “nickname identity” so you don’t share your real one everywhere.

Definition

An alias is an alternative name or identifier you use instead of your real one.

In plain English Using a “nickname identity” so you don’t share your real one everywhere.

Why it matters: Aliases reduce how easily your accounts and activity can be linked back to you.

Example: You use an alias email and username to sign up for a forum.

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

StartMail is a privacy-focused email service with strong encryption options. It helps you keep mo...

DuckDuckGo Email Protection is a service that creates email aliases to hide your real address. It...

AnonAddy is a service that creates email aliases to hide your real address. It helps you keep mor...

SimpleLogin is a service that creates email aliases to hide your real address. It helps you keep ...