how to forward emails in gmail

To forward emails in Gmail, open the message, click Forward , enter the recipient’s address, and send; for automatic forwarding, turn it on in Gmail Settings under “Forwarding and POP/IMAP.”

Basic forwarding (one email)

• Open Gmail and click the email you want to forward so it’s fully open.

• Scroll to the bottom of the email and click the Forward button (right‑pointing arrow) or click the three dots ⋯ and choose Forward.

• In the “To” field, type the email address you want to send it to, optionally add a note above the forwarded content, then click Send.

Forwarding in the Gmail mobile app

• Open the Gmail app, tap the email you want to forward, then scroll to the bottom and tap Forward.

• Enter the recipient’s address, add any extra message you like, and tap the send icon (paper airplane).

Turn on automatic forwarding (all mail)

• On a computer, click the gear icon in Gmail, then See all settings , and open the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.

• Click Add a forwarding address , enter the destination email, confirm it, then verify using the link sent to that address and choose what Gmail should do with the original copy (keep, archive, etc.).

Automatically forward specific emails (filters)

• In Gmail on desktop, click the search bar’s dropdown, set criteria like From , Subject , or keywords for the emails you want to auto‑forward, then click Create filter.

• Check Forward it to , choose the forwarding address you added earlier, optionally apply to existing matching conversations, and click Create filter to activate it.

Quick tips and gotchas

• Double‑check the forwarding address before confirming, especially for work or shared inboxes, to avoid sending sensitive messages to the wrong place.

• If forwarding stops working, check for typos, expired verification, or admin policies (in workplaces) that may block automatic forwarding for security reasons.

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