How to Recall a Sent Email in Gmail: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to quickly recall a sent email in Gmail using the Undo Send feature and adjust its time limit for better control.

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To recall a message in Gmail: Directly after sending, you'll see a 'Message sent' notification at the bottom-left corner with an 'Undo' option. Click 'Undo' immediately to unsend the email. This feature is time-limited, typically set to 5-30 seconds, adjustable in Settings under 'General'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I recall an email in Gmail after the undo send time has passed? No, Gmail's Undo Send feature only allows recalling an email within the set cancellation period (5-30 seconds). After that, the email is permanently sent.
  2. How do I change the undo send time in Gmail? Go to Gmail Settings, select the 'General' tab, and adjust the 'Undo Send' cancellation period from 5 to 30 seconds.
  3. Is the Recall feature available on Gmail mobile app? Yes, the Undo Send feature is available on the Gmail mobile app, functioning similarly to the desktop version.