Minutes 1–3: find the routes

Search your password manager and inbox for the accounts connected to this area. Note which ones use a separate alias, which have a tagged address, and which no longer have a clear owner or purpose.

Minutes 4–6: find the weak link

The base address remains visible and tags can be stripped or rejected. Look first for public addresses used for recovery, temporary routes attached to durable accounts, reused passwords and aliases that receive unrelated mail.

Minutes 7–9: make one repair

  • Test provider support
  • Use tags for sorting
  • Use aliases for privacy
  • Avoid tags for critical recovery

Choose the highest-consequence problem, not the longest list. Confirm the replacement before disabling anything.

Minute 10: leave a note

Use plus tags for convenient sorting and real aliases for stronger separation. Record what changed and set the next review for a natural event. Support varies across forms and mail systems.

A ten-minute audit is successful when tomorrow is simpler.

Give the next relationship its own route.

Create an MXDuck alias