{"id":101313,"date":"2024-04-04T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=101313"},"modified":"2024-05-31T01:42:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:42:48","slug":"gmail-not-sending-emails-10-ways-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/gmail-not-sending-emails-10-ways-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Gmail Not Sending Emails? 10 Ways to Fix It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Gmail works great except when it doesn\u2019t. If you\u2019re facing issues sending emails with this email provider, check if the service is down or if your web browsers or apps have a problem. We have a few solutions that you can use to resolve the outgoing email issue with Gmail on your desktop computer, iPhone, and Android phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some reasons Gmail fails to send emails are that your internet connection is faulty, the entered recipient email address is invalid, your web browser cache is corrupted, the Gmail app on your phone is problematic, and more.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Both Desktop and Mobile\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether on a desktop computer or a mobile phone, follow the following tips to resolve the Gmail email issue<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Your Internet Connection\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When Gmail doesn\u2019t send emails, ensure your internet connection is active and stable. An inactive connection prevents Gmail from establishing a connection with the company\u2019s email servers, failing to send outgoing emails.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check your internet connection by opening a web browser on your device and loading a site. If the site loads, your internet connection is working. In this case, use the following troubleshooting tips. If the web browser fails to load the site, your connection is the culprit. In this case, restart your router, give your device a reboot, fix the network adapter problems, or contact your internet service provider (ISP).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check if Gmail Is Down\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After ensuring your internet connection is working, check if Gmail\u2019s servers are down. This might be why you can\u2019t send emails.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can check if the servers are down by visiting Gmail\u2019s page on the Downdetector site<\/a>. This site tells you if an online service is experiencing problems\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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If the site says Gmail is down, wait until Google brings the servers back up.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Recipient\u2019s Email Address\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gmail (like all other email providers) requires a valid email address to send emails to. Check the email address you\u2019ve typed in the To<\/span> field and ensure it\u2019s valid and correct. If needed, fix the email address before pressing the send button.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re sending an email to someone who has given you their email address using another medium, ask them to re-check the email address and ensure it\u2019s correct. An invalid or incorrectly typed email address might be why you can\u2019t send emails.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Desktop\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on a Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook computer, the following troubleshooting tips will help fix your Gmail issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear Your Web Browser\u2019s Cache\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Your web browser\u2019s cache might be corrupted, causing the Gmail site not to load as expected. As a result, this prevents you from sending emails. In this case, clear your web browser\u2019s cache files, and your issue will be resolved.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a guide on how to clear the cache in various web browsers<\/a>, like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari, so check that out to learn how to perform the process.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Log Out and Back Into Your Gmail Account\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible a minor login session problem is causing Gmail not to send emails. In this case, sign out<\/a> and back into your Gmail account to possibly fix the issue. Keep your Gmail login details handy, as you\u2019ll need these details to log back in.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the Gmail<\/a> site in your web browser.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select your profile icon in the top-right corner.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Choose Sign out<\/span> or Sign out of all accounts<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. Close and relaunch your web browser.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Launch the Gmail<\/a> site and sign in to your account.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Use Another Web Browser\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If the problem persists, use another web browser and see if you can send Gmail emails. This helps you verify if your current web browser has issues.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019re with Chrome, for example, open Firefox and see if you can send emails with Gmail. If you can, your previous web browser was likely faulty. If you still can\u2019t send emails, your newly launched web browser might have problems. In either case, clear your web browser\u2019s saved data<\/a> and see if the issue is fixed. You can also reset your web browser to the default settings<\/a> to fix the problem.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      On iPhone and Android\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019re on an iPhone or Android phone, the following solutions will help fix the Gmail not sending email issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Use the Official Gmail App\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019re using Gmail in a third-party email client like Outlook, switch to the official Gmail app for iPhone<\/a> or Android<\/a> and see if you can send emails. Your third-party email client might be experiencing issues, preventing you from sending emails.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Update the Gmail App\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019re using the official Gmail app, ensure the app is up to date. Your phone might have an older app version, likely having bugs. In this case, simply update the app<\/a>, and your issue will be resolved.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      On iPhone\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Launch the App Store<\/span> on your iPhone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Updates<\/span> in the bottom bar.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Choose Update<\/span> next to Gmail<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        On Android\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Launch Google Play Store<\/span> on your phone.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Find and select Gmail<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Tap the Update<\/span> button.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Clear Gmail\u2019s Cache on Android\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            If the issue persists, clear the Gmail app\u2019s cache files on your Android phone<\/a>. This deletes the app\u2019s temporary files, which sometimes helps fix many app problems. Note that you can only perform this procedure on an Android phone.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Launch your phone\u2019s app drawer, find Gmail<\/span>, tap and hold on the app, and select App info<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Select Storage usage<\/span> on the following screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              1. Choose Clear cache<\/span> to delete the app\u2019s cached files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                1. Launch the app and send your email.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Uninstall and Reinstall Gmail\n<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                  If nothing works, your last resort is to remove and reinstall the Gmail app on your phone. This deletes all the existing app files, some of which might be faulty. You don\u2019t lose your email data when you delete the app, as the app can resync your emails when you sign back in.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Note that Gmail is a stock app on most Android phones, so it\u2019s very likely your phone won\u2019t let you remove the app<\/a>. In this case, simply disable and re-enable the app to fix the issue.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  On iPhone\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Tap and hold on Gmail<\/span> on your iPhone\u2019s home screen.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Select Remove App<\/span> > Delete App<\/span> in the menu.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Open the App Store<\/span>, find Gmail<\/span>, and tap the download icon.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    On Android\n<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Tap and hold on Gmail<\/span> in your app drawer and select App info<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Choose Uninstall<\/span> or Disable<\/span>, depending on the option you find.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                      1. Select OK<\/span> if you chose Uninstall<\/span> or Disable app<\/span> if you chose Disable<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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                        1. If you uninstalled the app, open Google Play Store<\/span>, find Gmail<\/span>, and select Install<\/span>. If you disabled the app, choose Enable<\/span>.\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                          Get Gmail to Send Your Emails Without Any Issues\n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Gmail\u2019s email issues<\/a> are rare, but if you\u2019re experiencing one, the methods above will help you fix the problem. More often than not, it\u2019s a simple tweak that resolves the problem and lets you start exchanging emails with your favorite email provider. Good luck!\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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