Gmail email alert sound

The familiar sound of a new email notification!

To change the Gmail email alert sound on your computer or mobile device, follow these steps:

Desktop (Web)

  1. Log in to your Gmail account on the web.
  2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner.
  3. Select "See all settings."
  4. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
  5. Under "Notifications," click on the "Play a sound" dropdown menu.
  6. Choose your preferred sound from the list or select "Custom" to upload your own sound file.
  7. Click "Save Changes" to apply the changes.

Mobile (Android or iOS)

Android:

  1. Open the Gmail app on your Android device.
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines () in the top left corner to access the menu.
  3. Tap "Settings."
  4. Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
  5. Tap "Sound" and select your preferred sound from the list.
  6. Tap "Back" to save the changes.

iOS:

  1. Open the Gmail app on your iOS device.
  2. Tap the gear icon () in the top right corner.
  3. Tap "Settings."
  4. Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
  5. Tap "Sound" and select your preferred sound from the list.
  6. Tap "Back" to save the changes.

Some popular alternative email alert sounds you can use:

Remember to adjust the volume settings on your device to ensure the sound is audible to you.