Creating a mail list in gmail
Creating a mailing list in Gmail can be a bit tricky, but it's doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you create a mailing list in Gmail:
Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on the "Create a new filter" button.
- Enter the email addresses you want to add to your mailing list in the "To" field. You can separate them with commas or use the "Add to list" button to add each address individually.
- Click on the "Create filter" button.
- In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "New label" and give your mailing list a name (e.g., "Mailing List").
- Click on the "Create" button.
Method 2: Using a third-party add-on
- Install a third-party add-on like "Mailing List Manager" or "Email List Manager" from the Google Workspace Marketplace.
- Follow the add-on's instructions to create a new mailing list.
- Add the email addresses you want to include in your mailing list to the add-on's interface.
- Configure the add-on's settings as needed (e.g., set the list name, add a description, etc.).
Method 3: Using a Gmail label and a script
- Create a new label in Gmail by following the same steps as in Method 1.
- Install a script like "Gmail Label Manager" or "Gmail Script" from the Google Workspace Marketplace.
- Configure the script to automatically add new emails to your mailing list label.
- Use the script's interface to add the email addresses you want to include in your mailing list.
Tips and considerations
- When creating a mailing list in Gmail, you can only add email addresses that are already in your contacts list or that you've previously sent an email to.
- If you have a large number of email addresses to add to your mailing list, you may want to consider using a third-party add-on or script to simplify the process.
- Keep in mind that Gmail has a limit on the number of labels you can create, so you may need to use a combination of labels and filters to manage your mailing list.
- If you plan to use your mailing list for mass emailing, you should ensure that you comply with Gmail's terms of service and any applicable anti-spam laws.