How do i forward mail from my google account
Forwarding mail from your Google account is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Forwarding mail from the Gmail settings
- Sign in to your Google account on the Gmail website.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
- Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Click on the "Add a forwarding address" button.
- Enter the email address you want to forward your mail to (e.g., your new email address).
- Click "Next" and then "Add".
- You'll receive a verification email at the new email address. Open the email and click on the verification link to confirm the forwarding address.
- Once verified, your mail will be forwarded to the new email address.
Method 2: Forwarding mail using the Gmail app
- Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner.
- Tap on "Settings" (gear icon).
- Scroll down to the "Forwarding" section.
- Tap on "Add a forwarding address".
- Enter the email address you want to forward your mail to (e.g., your new email address).
- Tap "Next" and then "Add".
- You'll receive a verification email at the new email address. Open the email and tap on the verification link to confirm the forwarding address.
- Once verified, your mail will be forwarded to the new email address.
Important notes:
- Make sure you have access to the new email address and can receive emails there.
- Forwarding mail may take some time to propagate, so be patient if you don't see your emails being forwarded immediately.
- If you're forwarding mail to a non-Google account, you may need to check the recipient's email settings to ensure they can receive emails from Gmail.
- Forwarding mail may not work if the recipient's email address is not valid or if there are issues with the recipient's email provider.