Add Gmail to your home screen

To get email updates from your home screen, add the Gmail widget.

Add the Gmail widget to your home screen

Important:

• Some steps only work on Android 9.0 and up. Learn how to check & update your Android version.
• To add the widget, download the Gmail app.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, touch and hold the home screen.
2. Tap Widgets 👁 and then
   Gmail.
3. Touch and hold one of these widgets:
   • Gmail: Find your recent emails in your inbox or in another category.
   • Gmail label: Add a shortcut to a specific category.
4. Drag the widget to an empty space on the home screen, then release it.

Move the Gmail widget

1. On your Android phone or tablet, touch and hold the Gmail widget.
2. Optional: To resize the widget, drag the dots on the sides.
3. Drag the widget to an empty space on the home screen, then release it.

Remove the Gmail widget

1. On your Android phone or tablet, touch and hold the Gmail widget.
2. To remove, drag the widget up, then release it.

Related resources

• Add apps, shortcuts & widgets to your Home screens
• How to add and edit widgets on your iPhone