How-to guide

How to add a signature in Gmail

Whether you're setting one up for the first time or replacing an old one, here's exactly where to click — on desktop and mobile.

2 minute read Updated for 2026

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In this guide

  1. Add a signature on Gmail desktop
  2. Add a signature on the Gmail mobile app
  3. Set up multiple signatures
  4. Fix common formatting issues

1Add a signature on Gmail desktop

Open Gmail in your browser, then click the gear icon in the top right and select See all settings.

General
Signature
General filters

Scroll down to the Signature section and click Create new. Give it a name (this is just for your own reference, recipients won't see it).

Signature

Maya Rodriguez
VP of Engineering · Acme Inc.
m.rodriguez@acme.com

Paste your signature into the text box. If you built it with a generator, use Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste the formatted HTML directly — don't retype it, or you'll lose the formatting and links.

Scroll further down to Signature defaults and choose whether this signature should appear on new emails, replies, and forwards. Then click Save Changes at the very bottom of the page.

Tip: if your signature includes a logo or photo, make sure it's hosted as a link (not attached as a file) — Gmail strips inline image attachments in some cases, which can leave a broken image icon for your recipient.

2Add a signature on the Gmail mobile app

Open the Gmail app, tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top left, then scroll down and tap Settings.

Select the account you want to update, then tap Mobile Signature.

Mobile Signature

Type or paste your signature into the box, then tap the checkmark or OK to save.

Note: the mobile app signature field only accepts plain text — it won't render HTML formatting, logos, or clickable social icons the way desktop does. For a fully designed signature, set it up on desktop once; it will still send correctly from your phone.

3Set up multiple signatures

If you manage more than one role, or want a shorter signature for replies, Gmail lets you create several signatures and set different defaults for new emails versus replies and forwards.

Go back to Settings → See all settings → Signature, click Create new again, and repeat the paste-and-save steps above. Then, in Signature defaults, choose a different signature for each context.

4Fix common formatting issues

Signature looks fine in Gmail but breaks in Outlook: this usually means the signature relies on CSS that Outlook's renderer doesn't support. Stick to table-based HTML layouts rather than flexbox or grid for the widest compatibility.

Logo shows as a broken image: make sure the image is hosted at a public URL (not a local file), and that the link doesn't require login to view.

Signature isn't appearing on replies: double check the Signature defaults dropdown — it's easy to set a signature for new emails but forget to also apply it to replies and forwards.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I add a clickable logo to my Gmail signature?

Yes — upload your logo to the signature editor, then use Gmail's built-in link tool to wrap it in a clickable link to your website.

Why doesn't my signature show up when I reply to an email?

Check the Signature defaults section in settings — you may have it set to appear only on new emails, not replies and forwards.

Can I use the same signature on the Gmail app and desktop?

Gmail keeps these separate. Desktop signatures support full HTML formatting; the mobile app signature is plain text only. Most people set a rich signature on desktop and leave the mobile one simple or blank.

How do I remove a signature completely?

In Settings → Signature, select the signature and delete the content, or use the trash icon next to its name to remove it entirely.