Gmail Now Allows Users to Send Password-Protected Emails – Here’s How to Do It

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In today’s wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital world, email security is more important than ever. Gmail has introduced a new feature that lets users send emails in confidential mode, protecting sensitive information with a password and expiration date. This ensures that your message cannot be accidentally forwarded, copied, or stolen. Here’s a step-by-step guide to using password-protected emails in Gmail.

1. What is Gmail Confidential Mode?

Gmail’s confidential mode allows you to:

  • Set an expiration date for your email
  • Require a passcode to open the email
  • Prevent recipients from forwarding, copying, printing, or downloading your email content
This feature is ideal for sending sensitive information such as passwords, financial documents, or private messages.

2. How to Send a Password-Protected Email on Gmail (Desktop)

Open Gmail on your computer

Click Compose to create a new email

At the bottom of the compose window, click the lock and clock icon (Confidential mode)

Set Expiration Date (1 day, 1 week, 1 month, etc.)

Choose Require Passcode → SMS Passcode (recipient will get a code on their phone)

Click Save

Write your email and click Send

The recipient will need the passcode sent via SMS to open the email.

3. How to Send a Password-Protected Email on Gmail (Mobile App)

Open the Gmail app on your Android or iPhone

Tap Compose

Tap the three-dot menu → Confidential mode

Set the Expiration Date and Passcode

Tap Save and send the email

The process is almost identical on Android and iPhone, making it easy to send secure emails on the go.

4. Extra Tips for Using Confidential Mode

  • Recipients can still screenshot emails, so avoid sending extremely sensitive information if possible
  • Use strong passcodes and ensure the recipient has access to the phone number used for SMS verification
  • Emails in confidential mode can still be accessed via Gmail or web browser, but security is enhanced
✅ Quick Summary

Step

Action

Open Compose Window

Click Compose in Gmail

Enable Confidential Mode

Click lock/clock icon or menu → Confidential mode

Set Expiration & Passcode

Choose expiration period & SMS passcode

Save & Send

Write email → Send → Recipient receives SMS code

Conclusion

With Gmail’s password-protected emails, you can send sensitive information safely without worrying about accidental forwarding or unauthorized access. This feature is easy to use on both desktop and mobile, making it an essential tool for anyone who values email privacy.

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