How to forward mail in gmail to another account

Forwarding mail in Gmail to another account is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Forwarding mail using Gmail settings

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
5. Click on "Add a forwarding address" and enter the email address you want to forward your mail to.
6. Click "Next" and then "Add".
7. You'll receive a verification email at the forwarding address. Click on the verification link to confirm the forwarding address.
8. Once verified, your mail will be forwarded to the new address.

Method 2: Forwarding mail using Gmail filters

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Go to the "Filters and Blocked Addresses" tab.
5. Click on "Create a new filter".
6. Enter the criteria for the filter (e.g., "from: [sender's email]" or "to: [your email]").
7. Click "Create filter".
8. In the "Apply the label" dropdown menu, select "Forward to" and enter the email address you want to forward your mail to.
9. Click "Create".

Tips and Variations

• You can forward mail from a specific sender or to a specific recipient.
• You can also forward mail from a specific label or folder.
• If you want to forward all incoming mail, you can use the "Forward all incoming mail" option in the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
• If you want to keep a copy of the forwarded mail in your Gmail account, you can select the "Keep a copy of the forwarded message" option in the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.

Remember to verify the forwarding address to ensure that your mail is forwarded successfully.