How to Set Up Automatic Email Forwarding in Gmail

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to set up automatic email forwarding in Gmail. This feature allows you to effortlessly redirect your Gmail emails to another email address, ensuring you never miss important messages. Whether you want to consolidate your email management or forward specific emails to a colleague, this guide will take you through the necessary steps.

Step 1: Access Your Gmail Account

• Open your web browser and go to gmail.com.
• Log in to your Gmail account using your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to Settings

• In your Gmail Inbox, locate the gear icon in the top right corner.
• Click on the gear icon and then select "See all settings."

Step 3: Go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP

• In the settings menu, find and click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab at the top.

Step 4: Add a Forwarding Address

• Click on the "Add a forwarding address" button.
• Enter the email address where you want your Gmail messages to be forwarded.
• Click on "Proceed" in the pop-up window that appears.

Step 5: Confirm the Forwarding Address

• Open the email account you just provided for forwarding.
• Look for a confirmation email from Gmail and locate the confirmation code within it.

Step 6: Verify the Forwarding Address

• Return to your Gmail account.
• In the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" settings, enter the confirmation code you received.
• Click on "Verify" to confirm the forwarding address.

Step 7: Set Forwarding Preferences

• Go back to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" settings.
• Under the "Forwarding" section, choose "Forward a copy of incoming mail to" and select the email address you just verified.
• You can also choose what to do with Gmail's copy (keep it in the inbox, archive it, etc.).

Step 8: Save Changes

• Scroll down and click on "Save Changes" to apply the new settings.

Conclusion

You have now successfully set up automatic email forwarding in Gmail. This feature allows you to manage your emails more efficiently by forwarding them to another address. If you encounter any issues, feel free to revisit the steps or reach out for help in the comments section. Happy emailing!