Gmail notification sound

The familiar Gmail notification sound!

The default Gmail notification sound is a distinctive "ding" or "beep" sound that is often associated with email notifications. However, you can customize the notification sound to your liking.

Here's how:

On Desktop:

1. Log in to your Gmail account on your desktop.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
5. Click on the "Play sound for new messages" dropdown menu and select "Customize..."
6. Choose a sound from the list or upload your own sound file.
7. Click "Save Changes" to apply the changes.

On Mobile:

1. Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Tap "Settings" from the menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
5. Tap "Notification sound" and select a sound from the list or use the "Custom" option to upload your own sound file.
6. Tap "Save" to apply the changes.

Some popular alternatives to the default Gmail notification sound include:

• "Notification sound" by Google (a more subtle, gentle sound)
• "Email notification" by Android (a more traditional, ringing sound)
• "Alert" by Apple (a more modern, electronic sound)
• "Ding" by Microsoft (a more playful, cartoonish sound)

You can also use third-party apps or browser extensions to customize your Gmail notification sound. For example, you can use the "Notification Sound" extension for Chrome or the "Gmail Notification Sound" app for Android.