Did you know an assistant can help you send out emails from your account? Will you accept help?

In 5 mins you can allow an assistant of any kind help you send out emails from your own account? Have you heard the option to assign a user in you gmail?

Using your email account to have someone help you send out emails. — Google allows you to grant a delegate to send and read on your behalf. The delegation can be revoked as easily as it was set up. –Step by step process is below.

To grant another user access to your Gmail, you’ll need to grant them delegation access. This allows them to read, send, and delete messages in your account. You can do this through your Gmail settings, in the Accounts and Import section, by clicking “Add another account” and then sending an invitation. [1, 2]

Here’s how to delegate access to your Gmail account: [1, 2]

Open Gmail and go to Settings: In the top right corner, click the gear

icon and select “See all settings”. [1, 2]

Navigate to Accounts and Import: Click on the “Accounts and Import” tab. [1, 2]

Grant access to your account: In the “Grant access to your account” section, click “Add another account”. [1, 2, 3]

Enter the delegate’s email: Enter the email address of the person you want to grant access to and click “Next Step”. [1, 2]

Send the invitation: Click “Send email to grant access”. The delegate will receive an email to confirm the access. [1, 2, 3]

Important Notes: [2]

• Organization Restrictions: If you’re using Gmail through your work or school, your organization may restrict email delegation. If you don’t see the “Add another account” option, contact your administrator. [2]
• Delegate’s Confirmation: The delegate will need to confirm their access through the email invitation. It may take up to 24 hours for the delegate to appear in your settings after they confirm. [1, 3]
• Removing a Delegate: You can remove a delegate in your Gmail settings, under “Accounts and Import,” by clicking “Delete” next to their account. [1, 3]

[1] https://support.google.com/mail/answer/9259857?hl=en

[2] https://support.google.com/mail/answer/138350?hl=en

[3] https://support.google.com/mail/thread/151866571/where-do-i-find-the-option-to-grant-access?hl=en

If you need help or have questions send me an email or a comment and I send you a message back.