# What email address goes in "From Address" field for email notifications?

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**Created:** [September 7, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/what-email-address-goes-in-from-address-field-for-email-notifications/110434 "2025-09-07T17:53:52Z")\
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> [@4johnjunji](#):
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> so I'll start with my actual Gmail address as the From Address

Don't!

Make sure that the emails themselves contain a "from" address that will lead back to the relevant server and script in the event that a malfunction (such as rapidly-repeating emails) causes mail problems. Failure to sort out flooding issues may result in loss or closure of your email system and could be costly for your business. I usually use something like  
`<scriptname>.<servername>.<plant>.<country>@<company-name>.<tld>`

It will also make it look like someone competent and organised is running the show!

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