How to Recall Email in Gmail

Recalling an email in Gmail is possible using the 'Undo Send' feature, which gives you a short window of time to stop an email from being delivered after clicking 'Send.' This is particularly useful when you accidentally send a message to the wrong person, forget an attachment, or notice a typo immediately after sending. Gmail doesn’t allow you to recall an email once it’s been fully delivered, but with the undo option, you have a brief opportunity to prevent mistakes. To use this feature, open Gmail by visiting [https://mail.google.com](https://mail.google.com) or using the Gmail app. Compose your message and hit 'Send' as usual. After sending, you’ll immediately see an 'Undo' option at the bottom-left corner of the screen (on desktop) or at the bottom of your app interface. You must click or tap 'Undo' before the time limit runs out—typically 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds, depending on your settings. To increase the available undo time, go to Gmail settings (gear icon See all settings), then under the 'General' tab, find the 'Undo Send' section and choose a cancellation period that suits your needs. Once the selected time passes, the email is permanently sent and cannot be recalled. Note that this feature doesn’t truly recall the email like some enterprise platforms (e.g., Outlook) attempt to do—it simply delays delivery to allow cancellation. If you miss the undo window, the email is delivered and cannot be retracted. Timestamps: 0:00 introduction 0:10 sending and using undo send 0:27 email recall complete 0:33 conclusion Hashtags: #gmailtips #undosend #recallgmail #emailmistake #googletutorial #howto #emailguide #gmailfeatures