Undo send gmail

The dreaded "undo send" conundrum!

Unfortunately, Gmail doesn't have a built-in feature to undo sending an email immediately after it's been sent. However, there are a few workarounds to help you recover from a hasty send:

  1. Undo Send feature (limited time only): Gmail introduced an "Undo Send" feature in 2015, which allows you to retract an email within a short period (5 seconds by default, but can be extended to 30 seconds). To enable this feature:
    • Go to your Gmail settings (gear icon).
    • Click on "General" and scroll down to "Undo Send".
    • Select the time period you want to wait before the email is sent (5 seconds or 30 seconds).
    • Click "Save Changes".
  2. Use a third-party browser extension: There are several browser extensions available that can help you undo sent emails, such as:
    • Undo Send for Gmail (Chrome, Firefox, and Opera)
    • Gmail Undo Send (Chrome)
    • Send Later (Chrome, Firefox, and Opera)
    • These extensions can temporarily pause the sending process, giving you a few seconds to cancel the email.
  3. Contact the recipient: If you've sent an email and immediately regret it, you can try contacting the recipient directly to ask them to ignore the email or delete it. This might not always work, but it's worth a try.
  4. Use Gmail's "Report phishing" feature: If you've sent an email that contains a phishing link or attachment, you can report it to Gmail using the "Report phishing" feature. This will help prevent the email from being delivered and potentially harming the recipient.

Remember, while these workarounds can help in certain situations, they're not foolproof. Always double-check your emails before sending them to avoid any potential issues.