How to Send Email on Android

The simplest way to send email when you're on the go

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: February 11, 2022 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to use the Gmail app on your Android to send email messages.

1

Open the Gmail app on your Android.

You can use the Gmail app to send and receive messages through Gmail. Your Google email account (Gmail) was set up automatically when you first signed into your Android. To use it, tap the multicolored envelope or "M" icon on your home screen. If you don’t see it there, you’ll find it in the app drawer.
- If you don't like Gmail, you can always use a different email app on your Android, such as Outlook or Yahoo.

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2

Tap the Compose icon.

Tap the pencil or the word Compose to create a new message. You'll see it at the bottom-right corner of your inbox.

3

Choose a recipient.

Tap the "To" field and type the person's email address. As you type, a list of matching contacts will appear. If you see the address of the person you’re writing, tap to select it.
- To add another recipient to the message, tap the down-arrow
  in the “To:” field, then type another address into the “CC:” field.

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4

Enter an email subject for quick reference and clarity.

Tap the "Subject" field and type a quick synopsis of the message. While you can technically leave this field blank, it's not common to send messages without subject lines.

5

Compose your message.

Type your message into the “Compose email” field. This is the body of the email. If you'd like, you can also attach a file, such as a photo or document, by tapping the paperclip icon at the top of the screen.

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6

Tap the paper airplane icon to send the message.

After a few moments, your message will arrive to its destination. If the recipient responds to your message, the response will appear in your inbox.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I access drafts in Gmail?

DarkWolf2244

Community Answer

Tap the three dots on the top-left of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Drafts". From here, you can edit and send your drafts.
Question

Can we send our email through both email and Gmail app?

DarkWolf2244

Community Answer

Yes, as long as you've connected your account to a secure email app, you can send email from it.
Question

How are we able to know that our mail was sent or not?

Divyesh K

Community Answer

If you are using Gmail, then go the sent tab and check whether your message is in the sent list; if not, then it was not sent.

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About This Article

Written by:

Nicole Levine, MFA

wikiHow Technology Writer

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 43,183 times.

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Updated: February 11, 2022

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Categories: Gmail | Android Applications

Article SummaryX

1. Open Gmail.
2. Tap the new message icon.
3. Type an address in the “To:” field.
4. Type a subject in the “Subject:” field.
5. Type a message in the “Compose email” field.
6. Tap the paper airplane icon.

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