A while back, I observed what was a little bit embarrassing. I emailed a client, and immediately upon hitting Send I turned my gaze to the bottom of the message. There was still an old cell number in my signature. I had updated it elsewhere months earlier, but somehow Gmail was still rolling with the old one.

Fortunately, one wasn’t a b.l.a.s.t., but it was a good reminder how easy it is to lose track of your email signature from time to time! Most of us set it and forget about it until life changes. Maybe you started a new job. Maybe your phone number changed. Or perhaps you simply want to make your emails a bit more businesslike.

Now, no matter what the reason, creating and editing your Gmail signature is a relatively simple process if you know that where to go looking for this damn setting. I’ll show you how to do it on your computer, and I will also explain to you how to do it from your cellphone.

How to Edit Gmail Signature on a Computer

If you use Gmail from your browser, this is the easiest method.

1: Open Gmail

Go to Gmail and sign in with your Google account.

2: Open Settings

Look at the top-right corner and click the Settings icon.

Then choose See all settings.

3: Find the Signature Section

You’ll land in the General tab automatically.

Scroll down until you see Signature.

If you’ve never created one before, click Create New.

If you already have a signature, simply select it.

4: Edit Your Signature

Now you can update anything you want.

For example:

  • Your name
  • Job title
  • Company name
  • Phone number
  • Website
  • Social media links
  • Logo or image
  • Text formatting

You can also change:

  • Font style
  • Font size
  • Text color
  • Alignment

Everything updates inside the editor as you make changes.

5: Save Your Changes

This is the step many people forget.

Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Settings page.

Click Save Changes.

Once you do that, your updated signature will automatically appear in new emails.

How to Edit Gmail Signature on Android

If you’re using the Gmail app on Android, the process is a little different.

Open the Gmail app.

Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner.

Scroll down and tap Settings.

Choose the Gmail account you want to edit.

Tap Mobile Signature.

Now edit your signature and tap OK or Save, depending on your device.

Keep in mind that the mobile signature is separate from the desktop signature.

How to Edit Gmail Signature on iPhone

Using Gmail on an iPhone?

Here’s what to do.

Open the Gmail app.

Tap the menu icon.

Go to Settings.

Select your Gmail account.

Tap Signature Settings.

Turn on the mobile signature if it’s disabled.

Then edit the text and save your changes.

Just like Android, the mobile app uses its own signature.

Conclusion

Your Gmail signature might be one of those nitty-gritty details that can easily fly below your radar, but it makes an impact every time you send an email! Whether you are changing contact information, adding a logo for your company, or just tidying up the appearance of your emails—it takes all but a few minutes. After you update this, every new email will incorporate your recent details automatically, which gives you a more professional touch without any additional work. Check your signature: if you have not checked your signature for a long time, it is high time to check whether it is still correct or not.

FAQ's

Make sure you’re signed into the correct Google account. If you’re using a work or school account, your administrator may manage email signatures for everyone.

Not completely. The Gmail website and the Gmail mobile app use separate signature settings. If you want the same signature everywhere, you’ll usually need to update both.

Gmail supports formatted signatures, including links, images, and basic styling. Advanced HTML layouts may not display exactly as intended.

Yes. Simply delete the signature content in the editor or disable the mobile signature from the Gmail app settings.