How to forward mail from one gmail account to other
Forwarding mail from one Gmail account to another is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Forwarding mail using 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 mail using 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" or "to" specific addresses.
- 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.
- You can also forward mail from a Gmail account to a non-Gmail address, such as a Yahoo or Outlook account.
- If you want to forward mail from a specific sender or with a specific subject, you can use Gmail filters to achieve this.
- Keep in mind that forwarding mail may not work if the sender's email address is not recognized by Gmail.
- If you're forwarding mail to a non-Gmail account, make sure to check the recipient's email settings to ensure they can receive forwarded emails.