How to add an email signature in Gmail
To add a signature in Gmail, open Gmail on a computer, click the gear icon, choose See all settings, and scroll to Signature on the General tab. Click Create new, name it, paste your signature, pick it under Signature defaults for new emails and replies, then click Save Changes at the bottom.
Steps
- Open Gmail on a computer and click the gear icon, then See all settings.
- On the General tab, scroll to Signature and click Create new.
- Name the signature and paste the signature you copied from Sigcamp.
- Under Signature defaults, choose it for new emails and for replies/forwards.
- Scroll to the bottom and click Save Changes.
Quick reference
| Setting | Where in Gmail |
|---|---|
| Create a signature | Settings → See all settings → General → Signature |
| Default for new emails | Signature defaults → For new emails use |
| Default for replies | Signature defaults → On reply/forward use |
| Save | Save Changes button at the bottom of the General tab |
Tips
- Paste with the normal paste command so links, colors and images stay intact.
- Gmail signatures are limited to 10,000 characters, so avoid pasting very large images.
- With Sigcamp, banners in the signature update by themselves, so you only paste once.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my Gmail signature lose its images?
Gmail only shows images that are hosted online. Sigcamp signatures use hosted images, so paste the signature as copied, not as a screenshot or file.
Does the Gmail signature also work on my phone?
The signature you set on the web is used when you send from Gmail on a computer. The Gmail mobile app has its own, plain-text mobile signature setting.
Can I have different signatures for new emails and replies?
Yes. Under Signature defaults you can pick one signature for new emails and another for replies and forwards.