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Learn how to securely send documents through Gmail on both computers and mobile devices using confidential mode to control email expiration, password protection, and privacy settings. Recipients of confidential emails are restricted from downloading, copying, pasting, or forwarding content from your email.
Steps for Sending Documents
Instructions for Using the Mobile App
Access Gmail and Navigate
Tap on 'Compose' icon.
Tap on '⋮' (Android) or ' ••• ' (iOS) to access the menu.
Select 'Confidential mode' from the menu options.
Configure email expiration and password settings as needed, including options for standard passwords or SMS passcodes.
Save your changes by tapping 'Save' (Android) or the checkmark icon (iOS) located at the top right corner.
Begin by creating your email and filling in the necessary fields. For confidential emails, adjust settings such as email expiration by tapping Edit if needed.
Steps for Using a Computer
Access Gmail by visiting https://mail.google.com in your web browser.
Compose a new email by clicking on Compose located near the top left corner.
Access email settings by clicking on the lock and clock icon in the email composition window.
Configure email expiration and password settings, choosing between various expiration timeframes and password options for confidential emails.
Save your changes to exit the 'Confidential mode' window.
Begin by creating your email and filling in the necessary fields. For confidential emails, adjust settings such as email expiration by clicking Edit if needed.
Click Send, located at the lower left corner of the 'New message' window.
