How to Create an Email Group in Gmail

Create a contact group in Google Contacts so you can email multiple people with one address.

Steps

1
Open Google Contacts
at contacts.google.com. Sign in with the same Google account you use for Gmail.
2
Click "Create label"
on the left sidebar. This is how Google Contacts names your group list.
3
Type a name for your group
and click "Save." Choose a name that describes the members, like "Family" or "Team."
4
Add people to the group.
Check the box next to each contact and click the label icon to add them.
5
Use the group in Gmail.
Type the group name in the "To" field when composing and Gmail will send to everyone.

Can I create an email group from my phone?Show

Yes, open the Google Contacts app, tap "Create label," name it, and add contacts from your address book.

How many people can I add to a Gmail group?Show

Gmail allows up to 100 recipients per message including group members and individual addresses.

Will group members see each others email addresses?Show

Yes, all recipients can see who else received the email unless you use BCC instead of the group name.

Written by the HowToDoStuff.online editorial team. Last updated May 18, 2026.