How to use gmass mail merge in gmail

GMass is a popular add-on for Gmail that allows you to send personalized emails to multiple recipients using a mail merge feature. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use GMass mail merge in Gmail:

Prerequisites:

  1. Install GMass add-on in your Gmail account. You can do this by going to the Google Workspace Marketplace, searching for "GMass", and clicking the "Install" button.
  2. Make sure you have a Gmail account and are logged in to it.

Step 1: Create a Mail Merge Template

  1. Open a new email in Gmail and compose a message with the content you want to send to your recipients.
  2. Use placeholders (e.g., {name}, {email}, {phone}) to represent the fields you want to personalize. These placeholders will be replaced with actual values from your contact list.
  3. Save the email as a draft. This will create a template for your mail merge.

Step 2: Prepare Your Contact List

  1. Create a CSV file (Comma Separated Values) containing the contact information you want to use for the mail merge. The file should have the following format:
    • Each row represents a single contact.
    • Each column represents a field (e.g., name, email, phone).
    • Use the same field names as the placeholders you used in your email template.
  2. Save the CSV file to your computer.

Step 3: Run the Mail Merge

  1. Open GMass by clicking on the GMass icon in your Gmail toolbar.
  2. Click on the "Mail Merge" button.
  3. Select the CSV file you prepared in Step 2.
  4. Choose the email template you created in Step 1.
  5. Set the "From" address and "Subject" line for your email.
  6. Click the "Start Mail Merge" button.

Step 4: Review and Send the Emails

  1. GMass will process your mail merge and create a list of emails to be sent.
  2. Review the list to ensure everything looks correct.
  3. Click the "Send" button to send the emails.

Tips and Variations:

By following these steps, you can use GMass mail merge to send personalized emails to multiple recipients in Gmail.