How to change date of a received mail in gmail

Unfortunately, Gmail does not allow you to change the date of a received email. The date and time of an email are set by the sender's email server and are considered part of the email's metadata. This information is stored on the email server and is transmitted to the recipient's email client (in this case, Gmail) along with the email content.

However, there are a few workarounds you can try:

  1. Use a third-party email client: Some email clients, such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, allow you to modify the date and time of an email. You can try using one of these clients to access your Gmail account and see if you can modify the date of the email.
  2. Use a browser extension: There are some browser extensions available that claim to allow you to modify the date and time of emails in Gmail. For example, the "Email Date Changer" extension for Chrome allows you to change the date and time of an email. However, be cautious when using third-party extensions, as they may not be compatible with Gmail's security features or may have unintended consequences.
  3. Use a script or add-on: If you're comfortable with coding, you can try using a script or add-on to modify the date of an email. For example, you can use a script like "Gmail Date Changer" to modify the date of an email. However, this requires some technical expertise and may not be suitable for everyone.

It's worth noting that modifying the date of an email can have unintended consequences, such as affecting the email's visibility in search results or causing issues with email threading. Therefore, it's generally recommended to avoid modifying the date of an email unless absolutely necessary.