Gmail integration

How to Send Emails from Forms Using Gmail

The Gmail integration lets you send emails from your forms using your own Gmail address. This is helpful when you want your emails to look personal and trusted instead of coming from a system email. With this setup, you can send confirmations, replies, or notifications directly from your Gmail inbox using Formester.

Follow the steps below to connect Gmail and start sending emails from your forms.

Log in to your Formester account and open your dashboard.
Make sure you are using the account where your form is created.

Step 2: Open Integrations

From the dashboard, look at the bottom left menu.
Click on Integrations to see all available integrations.

Step 3: Add Gmail Integration

Find Gmail in the integrations list.
Click on Add integration under Gmail.
You will now be asked to sign in to a Gmail account.

Sign in to the Gmail account you want to send emails from.
Allow the required permissions so Formester can send emails on your behalf.
Once approved, the integration is complete.

Step 5: Use Gmail in Your Form Emails

Now open your form and set up email notifications or replies.
The emails will be sent using your connected Gmail address.
Publish your form to save all changes.

Step 6: Test the Setup

Open your form in preview mode.
Submit a test response.
Check the recipient inbox to confirm the email was sent from your Gmail address.

What You Can Do Next

Send confirmation emails to users
Reply to contact form submissions
Send internal alerts to your own inbox
Build trust with emails sent from your real address

Final Thoughts

The Gmail integration in Formester makes email sending simple and personal. Instead of using generic system emails, you can send messages directly from your own Gmail account. This improves trust, increases open rates, and helps you manage form communication more easily.

Updated on: 23/12/2025

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