How to Schedule an Email
Write an email in Gmail and set it to send at a later date and time automatically.
Steps
- 1
Open Gmail
and click the "Compose" button to start a new email.
- 2
Write your email
as usual. Add the recipient, subject line, and message body.
- 3
Click the small arrow
next to the "Send" button at the bottom of the compose window.
- 4
Choose "Schedule send"
and pick a date and time from the menu or click "Pick date & time" to set your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel or edit a scheduled email?Show
Yes, go to the "Scheduled" label on the left side of Gmail. Open the email, cancel the schedule, make edits, and reschedule.
Does scheduled send work in the Gmail phone app?Show
Yes, the same arrow next to Send on the mobile app gives you the schedule option.
How far in advance can I schedule an email?Show
Gmail lets you schedule an email up to 49 days in the future from the current date.
Can I schedule recurring emails?Show
No, Gmail does not support recurring scheduled emails. For that you need a third party tool like Boomerang.
Will the recipient know the email was scheduled?Show
No, the email shows the send date and time. The recipient cannot tell it was scheduled.
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