How do i forward mail on gmail
Forwarding mail on Gmail is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Forwarding mail to another Gmail address
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
- Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Click on "Add a forwarding address" and enter the email address you want to forward your mail to.
- Click "Next" and then "Add".
- You'll receive a verification email at the forwarding 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 address.
Method 2: Forwarding mail to a non-Gmail address
- Log in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
- Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Click on "Add a forwarding address" and enter the non-Gmail email address you want to forward your mail to.
- Click "Next" and then "Add".
- You'll receive a verification email at the forwarding 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 address.
Additional settings
- You can choose to forward all incoming mail or only mail from specific senders.
- You can also set up filters to forward specific types of mail (e.g., emails with specific subjects or from specific domains).
- To stop forwarding mail, go back to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab and click on "Remove" next to the forwarding address.
Remember to always be cautious when forwarding mail, as it may compromise your account security. Make sure to verify the forwarding address and keep your account settings up to date.