Set up mail delegation

Adding a delegate

1. On your computer, open Gmail. You can't add delegates from the Gmail app.
2. In the top right, click Settings .
3. Click Settings.
4. Click the Accounts and Import or Accounts tab.
5. In the "Grant access to your account" section, click Add another account. If you’re using Gmail through your work or school, your organization may restrict email delegation. If you don’t see this setting, contact your admin.
6. Enter the email address of the person you want to add. The account you're delegating must have "Require user to change password at next sign-in" disabled.
7. Click Next Step  Send email to grant access.

Removing a delegate

1. On your computer, open Gmail. You can't set up delegates from the Gmail app.
2. In the top right, click Settings .
3. Click Settings.
4. Click the Accounts and Import tab.
5. In the "Grant access to your account" section, click Delete next to the account you want to remove.

What your delegate can and can't do

• Send or reply to emails that were sent to you. When they send a message, their email address will show. For example, the sender will show as "sent by johnsmith@gmail.com."
• Read messages sent to you
• Delete messages sent to you

• Chat with anyone for you
• Change your Gmail password