If your client is located in another country or continent, email scheduling can be a useful feature. It will increase the likelihood of their timely response and call to action. If you’re a Gmail user, there’s good news: You don’t need to download any third-party extension or pay for a subscription-based service. You have the email scheduler right in your Gmail inbox! Don’t believe us? Keep reading to know how to schedule Gmail emails easily on the Web and Android & iPhone apps.
How to Schedule Gmail Emails on the Web App
If you’re accessing Gmail on your Windows, Linux, or MacBook, here’s how you can schedule your important emails:
1. Fire up your browser and go to Gmail.
2. Click on the Compose button.
3. Specify the recipient’s email address in the To field.
4. Write a subject line and email body text.
5. Click on the dropdown arrow next to the Send button.
6. Select Schedule send.
7. Gmail will give you a few suggestions for when to send your emails.
Alternatively, if you don’t wish to schedule an email at Gmail’s suggested date and time, click the Select date and time option.
Select your desired date and time, and then click on the Schedule Send button.
8. A notification will appear that your email is scheduled.
Managing Scheduled Emails on Gmail Web
What happens when you schedule an email and then catch a mistake later? Don’t panic. If the scheduled email hasn’t been sent yet, you can cancel it. Here’s how:
1. Click on the Scheduled tab.
2. Click on your email to open it.
3. You will see a message: Send scheduled for <Your Scheduled Time> with a Cancel Send option.
4. Click on the Cancel Send option.
5. Gmail will revert your scheduled email to a draft. Click on the Discard Draft button. Or simply modify your email and then reschedule it again.
How Do I Schedule Emails in Gmail Android & iPhone App?
A lot of people ask: How do I schedule emails in Gmail Android & iPhone app? Well, the Gmail scheduler feature is very much available in both these apps. Just follow us:
1. Open the Gmail app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Tap the Compose icon on the left.
3. Tap the three vertical dots icon, followed by Schedule Send.
4. Select a date-time from the Gmail suggestions.
Alternatively, if you don’t wish to schedule an email at Gmail’s suggested date and time, tap the Select date and time option. Choose your desired date & time. Tap Schedule Send.
6. A notification will appear that your email is scheduled.
Managing Scheduled Emails on Gmail Android & iPhone App
Much like the Gmail Web app, you can cancel or modify your scheduled emails. Here’s how:
1. Tap the Hamburger icon.
2. Tap the Scheduled tab.
3. Tap your email to open it.
4. Tap the Cancel Send option.
5. Gmail will revert your scheduled email to a draft. Tap the Pen icon to modify its contents and reschedule it again. Or, tap the Go to Drafts option to discard your email.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead can you schedule a send to Gmail?
You can schedule emails Gmail up to 49 years. Once your email is scheduled, a confirmation will appear on your screen mentioning the future date for the delivery of your email.
Does schedule send work if computer is off?
Obviously! The email scheduler is a cloud-based set-and-forget feature. You don’t need to keep your computer or mobile device turned on for this feature to work.
Can I cancel or edit a scheduled email?
Yes! You can manage your scheduled emails from the “Scheduled” tab. It is a single place to view, cancel or edit your scheduled emails.
Can my boss see if I schedule an email?
Nope! You can schedule an email, and it will appear as if it was sent normally, without any visible indicator mentioning that your email was scheduled.
Can someone see if you scheduled Gmail?
No, your email recipient will not be notified that you scheduled the email. Gmail does not provide a visible indicator disclosing that the email was scheduled.
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