Do you want to forward an email you got to another address? This short guide will tell you how to forward emails with Gmail and use its automatic forwarding feature.
With Gmail, forwarding one email is easy, and you can do it in a few steps. Also, if you use a Chrome extension, you can forward up to 50 emails at the same time.
Gmail also lets you forward certain incoming messages to another email account automatically. This can help you save a lot of time.
Learning these features can make you more productive. In this guide, you will learn:
- How to forward one email in Gmail
- How to forward many emails at the same time in Gmail
- How to set up automatic forwarding for all Gmail messages
- How to forward certain types of emails in Gmail
- How to turn off automatic email forwarding in Gmail
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How to forward one email in Gmail
You just got a new email and want to send it to a different address. Forwarding an email from Gmail is quick and easy, no matter if the recipient has a Gmail account or not. Here is how you can do it:
Step 1: Log into your Gmail account.
Step 2: Open the email you want to forward. If you cannot find it, try searching by the sender’s name or by the date of the email.
Step 3: After the email is open, click on the three dots in the upper-right corner and choose “Forward.”
Step 4: Write the recipient’s email address and then click “Send.”
You have forwarded an email to Gmail successfully! The message will go to the new recipient very soon.
How to send many emails at once in Gmail
Gmail does not let you send many emails at once. You must send each email one by one. This can be very slow. But there is a solution. You can use a Chrome extension called Multi Email Forward by cloudHQ.
The free version of this extension lets you send up to 50 emails each day. The premium version lets you send more emails without limit. Here are the steps to use it:
Step 1: Go to the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: Install the Multi Email Forward by cloudHQ extension for Chrome.
Step 3: Open Gmail. Agree to the terms of service and privacy policy from cloudHQ. Make a cloudHQ account.
Step 4: Let cloudHQ access your Google Account. You may need to log into Gmail.
Step 5: When you finish setting it up, pick the emails you want to forward. Click the “Multi Email Forward” icon that looks like an arrow.
Step 6: You can choose “Forward selected emails individually.” This will send each email on its own. You can also combine all selected emails into one message. Additionally, you can send the emails as PDF or EML attachments. You can also move them to a different Gmail account.
Step 7: Type the email address of the person you want to send to. Then click “Forward Emails” to finish.
This lets you send many emails through Gmail fast. You can share information easily.
How to set up automatic email forwarding in Gmail
Do you want to make your email work easier? Gmail has an automatic forwarding feature. This feature sends all new messages to another email address. Follow these steps to set it up:
Step 1: Log into your Gmail account.
Step 2: Click the gear icon at the top right. Open “Gmail Settings” and then select “See all settings.” Step 3: Go to the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab. Find the “Forwarding” section. Click “Add a forwarding address.”
Step 4: Write the email address where you want your messages to go. Then click “Next.”
Step 5: Gmail sends a confirmation code to the email address. Open that email. Click the confirmation link. Choose “Confirm.”
Step 6: Come back to your Gmail account. Go back to “Settings” > “See all settings” > “Forwarding and POP/IMAP.” In the “Forwarding” section, pick “Forward a copy of incoming mail.” Choose the address you wrote before.
Gmail only lets you forward to one address at a time. You can also choose to:
- Keep a copy in your inbox
- Mark the Gmail copy as read
- Archive the Gmail copy
- Or delete it
It is better to select the default option, “Keep Gmail’s copy in the Inbox.” This helps you not to lose messages.
Step 7: Scroll down and click “Save Changes.”
After this, all emails sent to your Gmail will be forwarded to the new address. This feature helps when you change your email address or want to check your Gmail from another place. But this will apply to all messages. This might become too much.
To manage which emails are forwarded, you can create a forwarding filter. This filter can only send emails that meet your specific needs. It is useful, right?
How to set up a forwarding filter in Gmail
Do you want to send only some emails from Gmail to a different address? You can create a forwarding filter for this.
Here is a simple guide:
Step 1: Log in to your Gmail account.
Step 2: Click “Show search options” next to the search bar.
Step 3: Set your filter.
Gmail can filter by:
- Recipients
- Subject lines
- Size
Keywords or email with attachment size. After you set your criteria, click “Create filter.”
Step 4: Check the box for “Forward it to” and choose your email address.
If you do not see the address, click “Add forwarding address.” You will follow the same steps as before.
Click “Create filter” to let Gmail forward messages that match your rules to the chosen address.
You can have many filters for different forwarding needs. To change or delete filters, go to “Settings” > “See all settings” > “Filters and Blocked Addresses.”
How to stop automatic email forwarding in Gmail
If you do not want your Gmail messages to go to another email address anymore, here is how to turn off this feature:
Step 1: Log in to your Gmail account.
Step 2: Go to Settings and click “See all settings.”
Step 3: Click on the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab.
Step 4: In the “Forwarding” section, choose “Disable forwarding.”
Your Gmail will not send your emails to the address anymore.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you do not find the answer to your queries here, do not hesitate to get in touch with Google Gmail customer service directly.
Where can I find the forward button in Gmail?
To find the forward button, open the email and scroll to the bottom of the message. You will see the “Forward” option there. This lets you send the whole email conversation without sending each reply. If you want to forward just one reply, open that email, click the three vertical dots, and choose “Forward.”
How do I forward an email using the Gmail app?
The steps to forward an email in the Gmail app are nearly the same as on the desktop. Here is what to do:
Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
Step 2: Go to the email that you want to forward.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap on the “Forward” option.
Step 4: Type the recipient’s email address and press “Send.”
Will the original sender get a message if I forward their email?
No, the original sender will not know when you forward their email. Gmail does not tell them about this action.