How to Schedule Emails to Send Later in Gmail

Have you ever found yourself working late and writing an email, but you don’t want to send it right away? Sending work emails at 2 AM can set the wrong expectations or get buried in the recipient’s inbox by morning.

Fortunately, Gmail has a built-in feature that allows you to write an email now and schedule it to be sent automatically at a later date and time. Whether you are dealing with different time zones, planning out your week, or just wanting your message to be at the top of someone’s inbox on Monday morning, scheduling emails is a game-changer.

How to Schedule an Email in Gmail on Desktop

If you are using Gmail in a web browser on your Windows PC or Mac, follow these steps to schedule an email:

1. Open your browser, go to Gmail, and click on the Compose button to start a new email.
2. Write your email, add the recipient’s address, and fill in the subject line just as you normally would.
3. Instead of clicking the main “Send” button, look for the small downward-facing arrow right next to it. Click this arrow.
4. Click on Schedule send.
5. A pop-up menu will appear with a few preset times (e.g., “Tomorrow morning” or “Monday morning”). You can select one of these, or click Pick date & time to choose a specific exact moment for your email to go out.
6. Once selected, click Schedule send. Your email is now scheduled!

How to Schedule an Email in the Gmail Mobile App

You can also schedule emails directly from the Gmail app on your Android or iOS smartphone:

1. Open the Gmail app and tap the Compose button.
2. Fill out the recipient, subject, and the body of your email.
3. Tap the three vertical dots (More options icon) in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Select Schedule send from the dropdown menu.
5. Choose one of the preset options or tap Pick date & time to manually set your desired delivery time.
6. Tap Schedule send to confirm.

How to View, Edit, or Cancel a Scheduled Email

If you change your mind, spot a typo, or want to cancel the email before it goes out, Gmail makes it easy to manage your queued messages.

• In the left-hand sidebar of Gmail (on both desktop and mobile), click or tap on the Scheduled folder.
• Here, you will see a list of all emails waiting to be sent.
• Click on any scheduled email to open it.
• To stop it from sending, click Cancel send. The email will immediately revert to a draft, allowing you to edit the contents, reschedule it, or delete it entirely.

Scheduling emails is a simple but incredibly powerful tool for efficient email management. Start using it to regain control of your communication timeline!