How to turn on mail merge in gmail

Mail Merge is not a built-in feature in Gmail. However, you can use Gmail's canned responses feature to create a template and then use a third-party add-on or script to automate the process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Method 1: Using Gmail's Canned Responses

  1. Enable Canned Responses in Gmail:
    • Go to Gmail settings (gear icon) > See all settings.
    • Scroll down to the "General" tab and click on "Canned responses" (formerly known as "Templates").
    • Enable "Canned responses" and click "Save Changes".
  2. Create a Canned Response:
    • Compose a new email and write the template you want to use.
    • Click on the three vertical dots at the bottom of the compose window and select "Canned responses" > "New canned response".
    • Name your template and click "Save".
  3. Use the Canned Response:
    • When composing a new email, click on the three vertical dots at the bottom of the compose window and select "Canned responses" > "Insert canned response".
    • Choose the template you created and fill in the necessary information.

Method 2: Using a Third-Party Add-on

  1. Install a Mail Merge Add-on:
    • Search for "Mail Merge" in the Google Workspace Marketplace (formerly G Suite Marketplace).
    • Install an add-on like "Mail Merge" by Automator or "Merge" by Merge.
  2. Set up the Add-on:
    • Follow the add-on's instructions to set up the integration with your Gmail account.
    • Create a new template and configure the add-on to use it.
  3. Use the Add-on:
    • When composing a new email, click on the add-on's icon in the compose window.
    • Select the template you created and fill in the necessary information.

Method 3: Using a Script

  1. Install a Script:
    • Go to the Google Apps Script editor (https://script.google.com/).
    • Create a new script and copy the code from a Mail Merge script (e.g., from GitHub).
    • Set up the script to use your Gmail account and create a new template.
  2. Use the Script:
    • When composing a new email, click on the script's icon in the compose window.
    • Select the template you created and fill in the necessary information.

Please note that these methods may require some technical expertise and may not be as seamless as a native Mail Merge feature.