How to Undo a Sent Email in Gmail for Up to 30 Seconds

Learn how to enable and use Gmail's Undo Send feature to retract emails within 30 seconds after sending.

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To undo a send in Gmail for 30 seconds, first ensure your 'Undo Send' feature is activated by going to Settings > See all settings > General. Here, set the 'Send cancellation period' to 30 seconds. After sending an email, a 'Message sent' notification with an 'Undo' option will appear at the bottom left. Click 'Undo' within 30 seconds to retract your email.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I enable Undo Send in Gmail? Go to Gmail Settings > See all settings > General tab, then set the 'Send cancellation period' to your preferred time, up to 30 seconds, and save changes.
  2. Can I undo sending an email after 30 seconds in Gmail? No, Gmail allows you to undo a sent email only within the cancellation period you select, which can be set up to 30 seconds.
  3. Where do I click to undo an email after sending in Gmail? After sending an email, a 'Message sent' notification appears at the bottom left with an 'Undo' option—click it within the cancellation period.

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