Skip to main content
    Step 1 of 4
    How-To Guides
    Beginner
    1 min read 4 stepsMarch 31, 2026Verified March 2026

    How to Forward an Email to Someone Else

    Received an email you want to share with someone? Forwarding sends a copy of the whole email to another person in two clicks.

    At a Glance

    Category
    How-To Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    4
    Topics covered
    email
    forward
    gmail
    outlook
    beginner

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Open the email you want to forward
    2. 2.Click Forward
    3. 3.Add the recipient
    4. 4.Add a note and send
    1

    Open the email you want to forward

    ~15s
    Find the email in your inbox and click or tap on it to open it.
    2

    Click Forward

    ~15s
    Look for the "Forward" button. In Gmail it is at the bottom of the email or in the three-dot menu. In Outlook it is in the toolbar at the top.
    3

    Add the recipient

    ~15s
    Type the email address of the person you want to forward the email to in the "To" field.
    4

    Add a note and send

    ~15s
    You can type a short note above the forwarded message, such as "Thought you might find this useful." Then click Send.

    Quick Tip

    Check the forwarded email before sending. It includes the full original message, which may contain information you did not intend to share.

    You Did It!

    You've finished reading: How to Forward an Email to Someone Else

    How well did this guide stick with you?

    Need more help? Book a TekSure tech

    Rate this guide

    How helpful was this guide?

    email
    forward
    gmail
    outlook
    beginner

    Official Resources

    GCFGlobalHow-To GeekAARP Technology Tips

    Sources used to create and verify this guide. View all sources →

    ← Previous

    How to Attach a Photo or File to an Email

    Next →

    How to Organize Your Emails into Folders

    Still stuck? Let a pro handle it.

    A real person can walk you through this over the phone, anywhere in the US. If we can't fix it, you don't pay.

    Book a Verified Tech How It Works

    Learn more from official sources

    Related Guides

    How (and Why) to Keep Your Devices Updated

    A plain-English guide to updating Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and your browser — and why skipping updates is risky.

    3 min read

    How to Set Up Netflix, YouTube, and Streaming Apps on Your TV

    Step-by-step guide to watching Netflix, YouTube, BBC iPlayer, and more on your Smart TV, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or Chromecast.

    3 min read

    How to Record Your Screen

    Capture what's happening on your screen — great for showing a tech problem, creating a tutorial, or saving a video call moment.

    3 min read