Attach files in gmail mail
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to attach files in Gmail:
Method 1: Attaching files from your computer
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
- Select the file you want to attach from your computer by browsing to its location.
- You can attach multiple files by selecting them one by one.
- Click "Open" to attach the file(s) to your email.
- The file(s) will be attached to your email and will be visible in the "Attachments" section.
Method 2: Attaching files from Google Drive
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
- Click on "Google Drive" from the dropdown menu.
- Sign in to your Google Drive account if prompted.
- Select the file you want to attach from your Google Drive account.
- Click "Open" to attach the file to your email.
- The file will be attached to your email and will be visible in the "Attachments" section.
Method 3: Attaching files from other cloud storage services
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
- Click on the paperclip icon or the "Attach file" button located at the bottom of the compose window.
- Click on "More" from the dropdown menu.
- Select the cloud storage service you want to use (e.g. Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.).
- Sign in to your cloud storage account if prompted.
- Select the file you want to attach from your cloud storage account.
- Click "Open" to attach the file to your email.
- The file will be attached to your email and will be visible in the "Attachments" section.
Tips and limitations
- Gmail allows you to attach files up to 25MB in size. If your file is larger than 25MB, you can use Google Drive to attach it.
- You can attach multiple files to a single email, but there is a limit of 20MB per attachment.
- Some file types, such as executable files, may be blocked by Gmail for security reasons.
- If you're having trouble attaching a file, try checking the file size and type to ensure it's compatible with Gmail's attachment limits.