How to add an email signature in Gmail

Gmail accepts formatted signatures with photos, icons, and links. Make your signature first, then follow these steps on a computer.

Steps

  1. 1

    Copy your signature.

    Open the signature maker
  2. 2

    In Gmail on a computer, click the gear, then See all settings.

  3. 3

    On the General tab, scroll to Signature and click Create new. Give it a name.

  4. 4

    Click in the signature box and paste.

  5. 5

    Under Signature defaults, pick it for new emails and replies, then click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.

Good to know

  • The Gmail phone app has its own plain-text signature setting.
  • Gmail removes pictures that are stored inside a signature. Use a link to a picture that is already online for your photo, logo, or banner.
  • Gmail signatures can be up to 10,000 characters long. Signature warns you before you go over.