How to forward mail from one gmail account to another
Forwarding mail from one Gmail account to another is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Forwarding via Gmail Settings
- Log in to the Gmail account you want to forward mail from.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Click on "Add a forwarding address."
- Enter the Gmail address you want to forward 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.
- Once verified, the forwarding address will be added, and you can choose to forward all incoming mail or only mail from specific senders.
Method 2: Forwarding via Gmail Filters
- Log in to the Gmail account you want to forward mail from.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
- Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
- Click on "Create a new filter."
- Enter the criteria for the filter, such as "from: [sender's email]" or "to: [recipient's email]."
- Click "Create filter."
- In the "Apply the label" dropdown, select "Forward to" and enter the Gmail address you want to forward mail to.
- Click "Create."
Tips and Variations
- You can forward mail from multiple Gmail accounts to a single account by repeating the process for each account.
- If you want to forward mail from a specific label or folder, you can use the "Apply the label" option in the filter settings.
- You can also use Gmail's "Send & Archive" feature to forward mail and archive it in the original account.
- If you're forwarding mail to a non-Gmail account, you may need to set up a forwarding rule in your email client or provider.
Remember to always keep your email account security in mind when forwarding mail, and consider using two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection.