How to configure info mail on gmail

Info mail, also known as "Vacation Response" or "Out of Office" autoresponder, is a feature in Gmail that allows you to set up an automated response to send to people who email you when you're away or unavailable. Here's how to configure info mail on Gmail:

Method 1: Using Gmail's built-in feature

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
4. Under "Vacation responder," click on the "Vacation responder on" button.
5. Set the start and end dates for your autoresponder (optional).
6. Enter the subject and message you want to send to people who email you.
7. Click "Save Changes."

Method 2: Using Gmail's filters

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Scroll down to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
4. Click on "Create a new filter."
5. Enter the criteria for your filter (e.g., "From: [your email address]").
6. Click "Create filter."
7. In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "New label" and enter a name for your filter (e.g., "Vacation Response").
8. In the "Apply the action" dropdown menu, select "Send to" and enter the email address you want to send the autoresponse to (e.g., your own email address).
9. In the "Subject" field, enter the subject you want to use for your autoresponse.
10. In the "Body" field, enter the message you want to send to people who email you.
11. Click "Create filter."

Tips and Variations

• You can set up multiple filters to send different autoresponses to different people or groups.
• You can use Gmail's canned responses feature to create pre-written responses for common emails.
• You can also use third-party plugins or scripts to create more advanced autoresponders.
• If you're using Gmail's IMAP feature, you may need to configure your email client to use the autoresponder feature.

Remember to test your autoresponder by sending an email to yourself or a friend to ensure it's working correctly.