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Does Gmail's January 2027 change affect you?

Gmail ends Send mail as, Gmailify and POP fetching for addresses outside Google. Enter the address you use and answer three questions. You'll see what breaks, what keeps working and what to do before January.

1. Do you send from this address in Gmail?

In Gmail on a computer: gear icon › See all settings › Accounts and Import. Is it listed under Send mail as?

2. Does Gmail fetch mail from it for you?

Same page: is the address listed under Check mail from other accounts?

3. Is it linked with Gmailify?

Same section: does it say Gmailify next to the address? This is mostly for Yahoo and Outlook addresses.

We look up who hosts your address's mail from your browser, through Cloudflare's public DNS. Nothing you enter is sent to us or stored.

What changes in January 2027

Google announced that Gmail stops supporting addresses it doesn't host. Here's what that means, from Google's own help pages:

FeatureAfter January 2027
Send mail as from a non-Google addressEnds
GmailifyEnds
Check mail from other accounts (POP)Ends
Forwarding mail into your GmailKeeps working
Mail already in your GmailStays where it is
Google Workspace aliases and other Gmail addressesKeep working

Google may already block new Send mail as setups during the transition, so don't delete one that works today. The full story, with every option compared, is in our guide: Gmail Send mail as is ending in January 2027: what to do now.

How this check works

First it looks up the MX records of your address's domain to see who hosts the mail. If it's Google, nothing changes for you. If it's anyone else, your answers decide the result: Send mail as means your replies are affected, and POP fetching or Gmailify means your incoming mail is.

Want to see the rest of your domain's email setup too? Try the domain email checker for MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gmail removing in January 2027?

For addresses not hosted by Google, Gmail removes Send mail as, Gmailify and Check mail from other accounts (POP), on the web and in the Gmail apps. Forwarding mail into Gmail keeps working.

Am I affected if my domain is on Google Workspace?

No. Google says the change doesn't affect Google Workspace aliases or other Gmail addresses you own.

How do I see whether I use Send mail as?

In Gmail on a computer, click the gear icon, then See all settings, then Accounts and Import. If your business address is listed under Send mail as, you use it.

Will I lose my old emails?

No. Mail already in your Gmail stays there, including your Sent folder.