Forwarding emails in Gmail is extremely useful when you want to send messages to another account, share emails with teammates, or automatically redirect incoming emails. Whether you want to forward a single email or set up automatic forwarding, Gmail provides simple tools to help you manage everything efficiently.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to forward emails in Gmail manually, automatically, on mobile devices, and even from the Gmail Admin panel. You’ll also see how to forward emails with attachments and how to forward emails to a specific folder using filters.
📤 1. How to Forward Emails in Gmail to Another Email
To forward any individual email:
Steps
- Open Gmail on your computer.
- Open the email you want to forward.
- Click the Forward button (found under the reply area).
- Enter the recipient’s email address.
- Click Send.
This works for all email types and attachments.
📁 2. How to Forward Emails in Gmail to a Folder (Using Filters)
Gmail does not directly forward to folders, but you can organize forwarded emails using labels and filters.
Steps
- Open Gmail → Click Settings (⚙️) → See all settings
- Open Filters and Blocked Addresses
- Click Create a new filter
- Enter keywords, sender, or subject
- Click Create filter
- Choose Apply the label → Select a folder/label
- (Optional) Choose Forward to → Add forwarding email
- Click Create filter
This method is ideal for automatically sorting forwarded emails.
🔄 3. How to Forward Emails in Gmail Automatically
Automatic forwarding is perfect if you want all your emails forwarded to another account.
Steps
- Open Gmail → Click Settings → See all settings
- Go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP
- Click Add a forwarding address
- Enter the email address
- Verification code will be sent → Verify
- Choose Forward a copy of incoming mail
- Save changes
You have now enabled automatic email forwarding.
📱 4. How to Forward Email in Gmail Mobile (Android & iPhone)
Steps
- Open the Gmail app
- Open the email you want to forward
- Tap the three dots (⋮ or …)
- Choose Forward
- Enter recipient’s email
- Tap Send
Mobile forwarding works the same on Android and iPhone.
📎 5. How to Forward Email in Gmail With Attachments
Gmail forwards emails with all original attachments by default.
But if you want to forward multiple emails with attachments at once:
Method: Forward as Attachment
- Select multiple emails in your inbox
- Click More (⋮)
- Select Forward as attachment
- Compose your message → Send
This feature attaches selected emails as .eml files.
🛠️ 6. How to Forward Emails in Gmail Admin (Google Workspace)
If you are a Google Workspace Admin:
Steps
- Go to admin.google.com
- Open Apps → Google Workspace → Gmail
- Select Default Routing
- Add a new rule
- Enter conditions (sender, domain, etc.)
- Choose Add more recipients
- Enter the forwarding address
- Save the rule
This is helpful for teams, businesses, and shared accounts.
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🧾 Conclusion
Now you know how to forward emails in Gmail in every possible way — whether it’s to another email, to a folder using filters, automatically, via Gmail mobile, or with attachments. Gmail offers flexible features for personal and professional use, and once set up, email forwarding saves time and improves workflow.
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❓ FAQs
1. Can Gmail automatically forward emails?
Yes, you can enable automatic forwarding from Settings → Forwarding and POP/IMAP.
2. How do I forward multiple emails at once?
Select multiple emails → Click More → Forward as attachment.
3. Can I forward emails from Gmail to Outlook or Yahoo?
Yes, Gmail forwarding works with any email provider.
4. Why is my Gmail forwarding not working?
Forwarding address may be unverified or filters may override forwarding rules.
5. Can I forward emails from Gmail mobile?
Yes, the Gmail app allows easy manual forwarding on both Android and iPhone.