Why this matters
When you create a kiosk account in WashStacks, it needs to be tied to a unique email address. But many car wash operators don’t have a dedicated email address just for the store—and setting up a brand-new inbox for the kiosk can be a hassle.
If your company uses Gmail (or Google Workspace) for email, there’s a simple workaround: Gmail lets you create unlimited “+addresses” that all forward to your regular inbox.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Check If You Use Gmail
This method works if:
• Your company email is a standard Gmail address (like [email protected])
• Or your email is hosted by Google Workspace (like [email protected] managed through Gmail)
If your company email doesn’t run through Gmail, this method won’t apply—you’ll need to use or create a separate email address for the kiosk account.
Step 2: Add a “+Name” to Your Existing Email
If your main email is: [email protected]
You can create a kiosk login like this: [email protected]
That address will still route to your main inbox. Gmail automatically ignores anything after the + sign for delivery, but it still treats it as a separate email for login purposes.
You can repeat this pattern for each store that needs a Kiosk login:
• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• etc.
Step 3: Use That Address in WashStacks
When creating a new kiosk user:
Enter the plus-addressed email (like [email protected])
Assign a strong password
That’s it—no separate inbox required.
Step 4: (Optional) Organize Your Inbox with Filters
If you want to keep kiosk-related messages easy to spot:
1. In Gmail, search:
to:[email protected]Click the filter icon
Choose Create filter
Apply a label like “Kiosk Emails” or auto-archive if needed
If You Don’t Use Gmail
If your email system doesn’t support this kind of address format (or if kiosk emails need to go to a separate person), we recommend setting up a simple shared address like: [email protected]
This can forward to your main inbox or a manager’s account if needed.