How to send a going away message on gmail

Sending a going away message on Gmail is a thoughtful way to let your contacts know that you'll be leaving the platform. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

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 of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "General" tab.
5. Look for the "Vacation responder" section.
6. Click on the "Vacation responder" button.
7. Enter your going away message in the "Message" field.
8. Choose the start and end dates for your vacation responder.
9. Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

Method 2: Using Gmail's canned responses

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one.
3. Click on the three vertical dots at the bottom of the compose window.
4. Select "Canned responses" from the dropdown menu.
5. Click on "New canned response" and give it a name (e.g., "Going Away").
6. Enter your going away message in the "Response" field.
7. Click "Save" to save the canned response.
8. To send the going away message, compose a new email or reply to an existing one, and then click on the three vertical dots again.
9. Select "Canned responses" and choose the "Going Away" response you created.

Tips:

• Make sure to set the start and end dates correctly so that your going away message is only sent during the time you're away.
• You can customize your going away message to include your contact information, such as your new email address or social media handles.
• If you're using Gmail's canned responses method, you can also use the "Insert canned response" button in the compose window to send the going away message.

By following these steps, you'll be able to send a going away message to your contacts on Gmail.