How to Set Up Out of Office Auto-Reply in Gmail (2025 Guide)

Heading on vacation? Taking a break from work? Don’t leave your contacts guessing. In this easy-to-follow tutorial, you'll learn exactly how to set up an “Out of Office” auto-reply in Gmail using the built-in Vacation Responder feature — updated for 2025. 📧 Whether you're stepping away from your inbox for a few days or several weeks, an automatic email response lets people know you're unavailable and when they can expect a reply. It’s professional, simple to configure, and works with both personal and Google Workspace accounts. ✅ In this video, you’ll learn: How to access Gmail's Vacation Responder settings How to write a clear and professional auto-reply message How to set start and end dates for your auto-reply How to limit responses to people in your contacts or domain What happens once your auto-reply is active 🛠️ No add-ons or extensions required — everything you need is already in Gmail. 🎯 This is perfect for professionals, students, business owners, and anyone who wants to stay courteous and efficient while away from email. 🔒 Your auto-reply will still respect privacy and ensure that only the necessary people see your message. 👉 Watch the video now and set it up in just a few minutes! #GmailTips #OutOfOffice #AutoReply #EmailProductivity #VacationResponder #GoogleWorkspace #2025Update #InboxTips #WorkSmart #EmailAutomation