Want to effortlessly share an entire email conversation or a series of related emails? Don’t waste time forwarding them one by one. Discover how to conveniently forward an entire email thread (multiple messages) in Gmail all at once.
First, Fewer Blossoms for More Fruit
Just like a peach tree, the branches that bloom most extravagantly aren’t the ones that bear the richest fruit. These branches are all show and no substance. The most abundant peaches form on shoots that have the perfect mix of blossoms and leaves, providing the necessary support for their growth.
Do you find yourself in a conversation that is all blossoms and no support? Fear not! Here’s how you can add some scaffolding in Gmail and ensure that all those blossoms bear rich fruit — as convenient forwards.
How to Forward an Entire Email Thread with Gmail
Forward All Emails of a Gmail Conversation
To forward all messages in a conversation at once using Gmail in a desktop browser:
- Make sure conversation view is not turned off in Gmail.
- Open the conversation you want to forward in full.
- Click the three dots menu button (…) in the conversation’s toolbar.
- Select “Forward all” from the menu that appears.
- Address, edit, and send the message as desired.
To forward an entire email thread in a single message using the Gmail apps for Android and iOS:
- Ensure conversation view is enabled for the Gmail account.
- Open the conversation whose emails you want to forward.
- Tap the three dots menu button (…).
- Select “Print all” from the menu.
- Choose “Google Cloud Print”.
- Select “Save to Google Drive” under “Select Printer”.
- Tap “Save”.
- Return to the conversation and tap “Forward”.
- Tap the attachment icon (paperclip).
- Locate and select the PDF document that was just saved to Google Drive.
- Edit the message’s text to make it clear that the full conversation is included in the PDF attachment. For example, you can add “Find the complete forwarded conversation in the attached PDF.” just below the “———- Forwarded message ———” line.
- Address and send the forward as you normally would.
Forward Multiple Emails in Gmail (If the Messages Are Not Part of a Conversation)
In Gmail’s Desktop Browser Version
On a Mobile Device
On a mobile device, you have two options for forwarding multiple emails in Gmail:
- Save the messages as EML files to your device or cloud storage using a mobile browser and attach the stored EML files as described previously.
- Set up Gmail in a mobile email program (using Gmail IMAP access) that allows you to forward emails in bulk.
How to Forward an Entire Email Thread with Gmail: FAQ
Can I forward multiple emails in the Gmail App for Android or iOS?
While you can forward entire conversations, the Gmail apps do not allow you to forward disparate messages in a single go. However, you can work around this limitation using your device’s browser, as explained above. Please note that this workaround may require some additional effort.
Can I forward more than one email using basic HTML Gmail?
Not easily. Simple HTML Gmail always displays individual messages, and you can only forward individual emails.
To forward multiple messages using Gmail’s basic HTML view:
- Save all messages as EML files to your computer or device.
- Click “Forward” in the last email you saved.
- Delete the automatically quoted email text in the forward (the message will be attached together with all other forwards in bulk).
- Click “Attach More Files”.
- Use the “Choose file” buttons to upload all the messages you saved as EML files.
- Click “Done”.
- Address, edit, and send the email with the multiple forwarded messages attached as desired.
(How to forward an entire email thread in Gmail has been tested with Gmail in a desktop browser and the Gmail app for iOS; last updated in April 2023)
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