Installation guide

How to Add an Email Signature to Gmail

Follow these steps to add a formatted email signature to Gmail on the web, set account defaults and test the finished installation.

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Before you begin

Gmail on a computer supports formatted signatures, images and multiple signature defaults. Use the desktop website for the full design.

  1. 01

    Copy your finished signature

    Open your completed SendSignatures design and select Copy signature. Keep this guide open in another tab while you install it.

  2. 02

    Open Gmail settings

    In Gmail on a computer, select the settings gear, choose See all settings, and remain on the General tab.

  3. 03

    Create the signature

    Scroll to Signature, select Create new, give the signature a clear name, then click inside the signature editor and paste.

  4. 04

    Choose your defaults

    Select the signature for new messages and, if appropriate, replies and forwards. Choose the correct “Send mail as” address when you use aliases.

  5. 05

    Save the Gmail settings

    Scroll to the bottom of the General page and select Save Changes.

  6. 06

    Send a proper test

    Compose a new message to yourself and check the result in both a desktop and mobile inbox. Test every link and confirm that remote images load.

Instructions checked against Google Gmail Help ↗.