AliasFleet's aliases page comes with two layouts. Grid view shows your aliases as cards with the detail visible at a glance; list view packs them into compact rows so more fit on screen. You can switch anytime with the view toggle in the controls bar, and the page remembers which one you picked last. Each layout suits a different job.
This guide is about view layout only: what each layout shows, when to reach for which, and how the toggle works. It leaves out the Group by control (that is Grouping Aliases), and it leaves out search, filters, and sort order (that is Sorting, Filtering and Searching). Those controls sit next to the view toggle and work with whichever layout you choose.
You need an AliasFleet account with at least one alias to see the layouts in action. The view toggle works the same on every plan.
What does grid view show?#
Grid view lays your aliases out as visual cards, usually two to four across depending on screen width. Every card carries the alias address, where it forwards, whether it is active, and its forwarded and blocked counts.
Cards are bigger than list rows, so the detail is there without clicking through. That makes grid view a good fit for a quick visual check: glance at which aliases are live and where each one forwards. It works well when you have a modest set and only look at it now and then, for instance reviewing your shopping or social aliases once a month.
What does list view show?#
List view renders your aliases as compact rows, one alias per row, with the key fields in columns. Nothing is lost compared to grid: address, destination, status, and activity counts are all there. The rows are just denser, so more aliases fit on screen and you scroll less.
Density is the reason list view exists. With dozens of aliases, one per service, rows let you work down the list fast: find a specific alias, spot the paused ones, compare activity side by side. List is the working layout; grid is the scanning layout.
How do I switch between grid and list view?#
The view toggle lives in the controls bar above your alias list, next to the Filters button. It shows two icons: a square grid for grid view and horizontal lines for list view.
- Open your alias list. Go to Aliases in the dashboard.
- Find the view toggle in the top-right area of the page, beside the Filters button.
- Click the icon for the layout you want.
- Confirm the change. The aliases rearrange straight away; there is nothing to save.
The page saves your choice, so it opens in the same layout the next time you sign in.
How do I decide which view to use?#
Pick the layout that fits what you are doing right now.
- Browsing a small set? Use grid view. A handful of aliases is easy to scan as cards, with the detail right there.
- Working through a large set? Use list view. Dozens of aliases are easier to find and compare as compact rows.
- Cleaning up? Use list view alongside a status filter. Rows let you step through aliases quickly when you are deciding which ones to keep, pause, or delete.
No default is correct for everyone. A common pattern: browse in grid, switch to list once the set outgrows one screen. The toggle is instant, so switching by task costs nothing.
How do I verify the view preference is saved?#
A quick check to confirm the preference sticks.
- Switch to your preferred layout with the view toggle.
- Reload the page, or sign out and back in.
- Check the aliases page opens in the same layout. If it does, the preference saved correctly.
What if the toggle does not work or the layout looks wrong?#
Most problems here have a simple fix.
- I cannot find the view toggle. Look in the controls bar above the alias list, near the Filters button. If the list is still loading, wait for it to finish.
- Clicking the toggle does nothing. Reload the page and try again. If it stays dead, check whether your browser is blocking scripts on the page.
- The layout keeps resetting. Your choice is saved when you switch. If it reverts anyway, your browser may be clearing stored settings between sessions, for example in private mode or with aggressive cookie clearing. Stick to your usual browser profile.
- Cards look broken or overlap. Resize or zoom the browser window. Grid cards adapt to width, so a very narrow window can squeeze them. List view copes with narrow screens better.
How does this behave on mobile?#
The aliases page adapts to smaller screens, which can limit which layouts make sense. The exact behaviour depends on your device and the current app version, so treat mobile as adaptive: a phone may not show the same layout as your desktop. Your desktop choice still applies the next time you sign in on a computer.
Related guides#
- Grouping Aliases - arrange your alias list into sections by category, domain, or status.
- Sorting, Filtering and Searching - narrow the alias list with search, filters, and sort order.
- Activating and Deactivating Aliases - pause or reactivate a single alias you spotted in the list.
- How email aliases actually work - what an alias does behind the scenes, from address to forwarded inbox.