Change Gmail Auto-Reply Settings to Use Vacation Mode
Winnie Milner
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9 steps
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2 minutes
Google Drive
Google
Google SSO
Gmail
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Go to your Gmail at[mail.google.com](https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/) and click the **Gear** icon.
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Click **"See all settings."**
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You will automatically enter Gmail **Settings** under the **General Tab**. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and find **"Vacation Responder."**
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Click the **"First day"** field. A calendar will pop up. Indicate the first date you want the automatic message to populate.
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Do the same thing for when you want the automatic message to end by clicking in the **"Last day"** field.
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Click in the **"Subject"** field and title your message as you wish.
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Click in the **"Message"** field. Craft the automatic message you want to have sent when you recieve emails. Please note that it helps to consider your intended **Audience** for the message when you write it. The last used message and dates are present when you go to draft your auto-reply, but it can be helpful to have a bank of automatic messages in your Drive to make this process even faster.
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Below the message field is where you can select who to send the auto-reply. You have three options. 1. **Check the top box** for only people in Contacts. 2. **Check the bottom box** for only people at the WCCC. 3. **Uncheck both boxes** for the message to go to anyone who emails you.
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When your're happy with the chosen **Dates**, **Subject**, **Message** and **Audience**, click **"Save Changes.**" You do not have to do anything after you save unless you want to change any of the message specifics or end the auto-reply early.
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