How to Add Your Signature to Gmail

Follow these step-by-step instructions to install your email signature in Gmail

Gmail Desktop (Computer)

1

Open Gmail Settings

Click the gear icon ⚙️ in the top right corner of Gmail, then click "See all settings"

Gmail settings button
2

Navigate to Signature Settings

Scroll down to the "Signature" section (it's about halfway down the page)

3

Create New Signature

Click "+ Create new" button to create a new signature

Give your signature a name (e.g., "Work Signature" or "Personal")

4

Copy Your Signature

Go back to your Signelli dashboard and click "Copy HTML" on your signature

Tip: Make sure you've copied the HTML version, not just the preview
5

Paste Your Signature

Click in the signature editor box in Gmail

Use Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste your signature

Important: Don't use the formatting buttons in Gmail - your signature already has all the formatting it needs
6

Set Default Signatures

Under "Signature defaults", choose when to use your signature:

  • For new emails: Select your signature from the dropdown
  • On reply/forward: Choose if you want the signature on replies
7

Save Changes

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Save Changes"

Success! Your signature is now installed. Send a test email to make sure it looks correct.

Gmail Mobile App (iOS & Android)

Note: The Gmail mobile app has limited signature formatting options. For best results, set up your signature on desktop first.
1

Open Gmail App Settings

Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top left

Scroll down and tap "Settings"

2

Select Your Account

Tap on your email account

3

Mobile Signature

Tap "Mobile Signature" or "Signature" (varies by device)

Toggle the signature ON

4

Add Your Signature

Delete the default text

Paste your signature (you may need to paste as plain text)

Limitation: Gmail mobile app doesn't support HTML formatting. Your signature will appear as plain text on mobile.

Troubleshooting

My signature looks different than expected

Gmail may modify some HTML formatting. Try these fixes:

  • Copy the signature again from Signelli
  • Paste without formatting (Ctrl+Shift+V)
  • Check that images are hosted online (not local files)

Images aren't showing

Make sure your images are:

  • Hosted online (not on your computer)
  • Using HTTPS URLs
  • Under 1MB in size

Signature appears twice

Check your signature settings and make sure you haven't set it for both new emails AND replies if you don't want that.

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