How to schedule an email on Gmail?

If you had a superpower, which one would you choose? For our part, neither teleportation nor levitation, but the ability to send emails at any time, without even thinking about it. Oh, but wait a second... It's possible with Gmail, thanks to message scheduling!

Today we’ll explain how to schedule emails, set up automatic replies, and even create recurring messages — multitasking that would make The Flash jealous!

How to send mail with Google Gmail at a specific time?

There are different techniques to schedule an email to be sent at a set date and time. You can: 

• Use the built-in "Schedule send" tool, which we will explain in this article.
• Write your email, leave it in the Draft section of your mailbox then set an alarm for later to send it. 
• Use a third-party tool like Boomerang for Gmail, that includes a scheduler, or an automation platform like Zapier. 

Can you schedule an email on Gmail?

Yes! Gmail offers a feature that allows you to schedule important emails to be sent later. You can write a message now and choose to send at a set date and time that suits you. 

This is a really handy feature with a myriad of benefits:

• Saves time and energy: thanks to task automation, you no longer have to think about sending an email scheduled for later. A bit like Gmail rules, actually. 
• Follow up and anticipate communications: you can be sure that your messages are sent, without the risk of forgetting to get back to someone.
• Optimization of your sending strategy: scheduling allows you to send your emails at the most appropriate times and increase your open rate.
• Respect for working hours, wherever your correspondents are located: useful for contacts in different time zones.

How do I schedule an email in Gmail?

You don't need to be Professor X to understand how to schedule an email on Gmail. Once you've created your professional email address, here's how to do it in just a few clicks on your various devices.

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Compose a new message.
3. Click on the down arrow next to the Send button at the bottom left.
4. Click on Schedule send.
5. You can choose one of Gmail's suggestions (tomorrow morning, tomorrow afternoon, Monday morning), or customize the send time by clicking on Choose date and time.
6. Confirm: your email is now scheduled, and you can find it in the “Scheduled” folder in the left column.

To schedule an email on the Gmail mobile app, the procedure is the same whether you are using an iPhone/iPad or an Android device:

1. Compose a new email.
2. Tap the three dots (on Android or iPhone/iPad) at the top right of the compose window.
3. Click Schedule send.
4. Choose the date and time you want the email to be sent and confirm.

Can I delay "send" on Gmail when my computer is turned off?

It is entirely possible to schedule an email to be sent with Gmail, even when your device (computer or mobile) is turned off. This is because the email is sent by the Google server and not your device. So you can turn off your screen with peace of mind: Super Server takes care of the rest.

Also take a look at the Gmail synchronization options to make your correspondence easier, wherever you are.

Can you schedule a message on Gmail chat?

Gmail does not offer a native (directly integrated) message scheduling feature on its chat. To get around this limitation, you can use a bot, a small external application that allows you to automate the sending of your instant messages. Google Apps Script, for example, allows you to send scheduled messages.

Please note: this application requires some coding knowledge. If this isn't your strong suit, leave it to your company's IT department!

How do I set up an automatic reply to an email in Gmail?

Want to set up an automatic reply for your incoming emails without having to think about it? Here's how to do it.

1. Open Gmail and go to See all settings (gear icon).
2. Find the Automatic reply tab.
3. Enable the feature, then select the sending period. Write your message.
4. Check the box Send only to my contacts, if needed.
5. Save.

It is not possible to set up an automatic reply on the Gmail mobile app. However, if you only have your smartphone handy, you can easily get around this limitation by going to Gmail from your mobile browser and following the steps above. 

How do I set up automatic or recurring emails in Gmail?

Gmail does not allow you to send recurring emails natively. To do this, you will need to use a third-party tool such as Google Apps Script or Zapier, which allows you to automate certain tasks on Gmail. However, please note that Google Apps Script requires some coding knowledge, while Zapier is simpler and code-free.

If you use Zapier:

1. Create your Zapier account by going to Zapier.com then sign up. 
2. Create a new Zap, then choose Trigger and “Schedule by Zapier.” Choose your frequency.
3. Then choose an action: select Gmail => “Send email” then your recipient, subject line, email body, etc.
4. Activate the Zap to confirm the activation of automatic recurring sending.

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You now have a superpower: the ability to schedule an email on Gmail at the speed of light. But wait, look up there... Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's your email scheduled last night flying through the virtual sky towards your correspondent!