Gmail provides a number of features to help customers utilize the service more efficiently, both on computers and on mobile devices. One of these options lets us set up an automatic response with a personalized message to respond to communications from our contacts right away.

This feature comes in handy when we need to organize ourselves at a certain time and don’t want to leave someone waiting. For instance, whether going on vacation, applying for a driver’s license, traveling a location without coverage, or simply notifying that we will no longer be using our existing email address.

How can I set up Gmail to send me automatic replies?

Then, depending on the device you’ll be using, we’ll show you how to enable this function step by step:

A computer says:
Use your favourite web browser to access Gmail.
In the upper right corner, click the settings (nut icon) button.
To access all settings, click on the button.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the section about automated responses.
Activate the option to automatically respond.
Sets the time frame for sending automated messages.
Create a message and a subject.
Check the box if you only want these responses to be sent to people on your contact list.
Save your changes by pressing the save button.
Using a mobile device:
Using an Android or iOS device, access the Gmail application.
In the top left corner of the screen, tap the three-line icon.
Click settings at the bottom of the page.
Choose your preferred email address.
Select the option for automated response in the general section.
Enable the auto-reply switch at the top.
Date range, subject, and message should all be filled out.
Do not forget to press the button.