How to recall a mail in gmail quora

A common question!

To recall an email in Gmail, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the "Undo Send" feature

1. Go to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
2. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "General" tab and look for the "Undo Send" option.
4. Enable the "Enable Undo Send" option and set the time limit for undoing sent messages (e.g., 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds).
5. Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.
6. Once you've sent an email, you'll see a "Undo" link at the top of the page. Click on it within the set time limit to recall the email.

Method 2: Using the "Unsend" feature (only available for some accounts)

1. Go to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon in the upper right corner.
2. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "General" tab and look for the "Unsend" option.
4. If you see this option, it means you have the "Unsend" feature enabled. Click on it to recall the email.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-on

1. Install a third-party add-on like "Boomerang" or "Sanebox" from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Configure the add-on to recall emails for you.

Important notes:

• The "Undo Send" feature only works if you've enabled it and set a time limit for undoing sent messages.
• The "Unsend" feature is only available for some accounts and may not work for all emails.
• Recalling an email does not guarantee that the recipient will not have seen the email or that it will be deleted from their inbox.
• If you're trying to recall an email that's already been read or responded to, it may not be possible to recall it.