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Important Update (April 2025)
Since the update released on April 4, 2025, Gmail for Android (and iOS) will automatically reuse the signature created in Gmail Web\u2014including images, links, and formatting\u2014whenever the \u201cMobile Signature\u201d field is empty.<\/p>\nSource<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Adding an Android email signature can be a pretty complicated process. If you use the Gmail app and want to change your mobile signature, then your email signature options will be very limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever tried to do this, you\u2019re probably wondering how you can add a colorful, engaging email signature banner complete with interactive links. This can work wonders for promoting your brand and enhancing your email communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To do this, you\u2019ll need to add an HTML email signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll explain step-by-step how you can add an Android email signature. We\u2019ll also reveal some of the best apps to help you incorporate an HTML signature into your Gmail account using your Android device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to add an Android email signature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although your signature options are very limited, adding a mobile signature in the Gmail app is easy. Here are the steps you can take to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Open the Gmail app on your Android device<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Tap on the More <\/strong>icon in the top left corner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Tap on Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Scroll through the settings menu and select the account you want to add the email signature to<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Go to the General <\/strong>section and tap Mobile Signature<\/strong>. It should say \u201cNot Set\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Now you\u2019ll be presented with a signature window that contains a text box. All you need to do is type in the email signature you want to use and tap OK<\/strong>. This will save as your new email signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Send yourself an email to make sure your new email signature displays<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Steps example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Example<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    This is how simple it is to add an email signature directly in the Gmail app. See also this full video tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While it\u2019s easy, there\u2019s no option to add an HTML email signature through the Android app. If you want to do this, then you\u2019ll need to use a third-party app on your Android phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why use an HTML Android email signature?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Using a plain text email signature is seriously limiting. These signatures don\u2019t only look dull, but they won\u2019t help you achieve any actions from your recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The major advantage of using an HTML email signature is that it lets you add links and interactive elements to the signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Instead of just sharing a banner under your name or using a written sign-off, HTML signatures let you add multiple elements like social media links, QR codes<\/a>, your website URL, contact numbers, or even GIFs animated<\/a>. This makes these email signatures more interactive and more engaging \u2013 which can be a great tool for marketing your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By using an HTML signature tool, you can create a great-looking email signature. Then you will just need to copy the HTML code into your Android device. These email signatures will load well, and they will make your emails look a lot more exciting and professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The right email signature tool will let you access a wide variety of HTML signature designs and possibilities so that you can create a great-looking signature that reflects your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to add an HTML signature on the Gmail mobile app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The simple text email signature won\u2019t help you achieve much. Instead, you\u2019ll want to use an HTML Gmail signature, which will help you achieve a lot more with all of your email communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Gmail app does not support HTML signature input \u2013 it\u2019s text only. So, you\u2019ll need to install an alternative app for adding HTML email signatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are three examples of options you can use on your Android device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fastmail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Fastmail<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Fastmail<\/a> is an email platform that can be used as an alternative to the Gmail app. You can use the platform\u2019s Gmail transfer tool to easily add your Gmail account information, which you can manage through Fastmail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are many advantages of using Fastmail, such as enhanced privacy, access to various tools that can enhance your email productivity, as well as fast support through the app. However, the reason we\u2019re mentioning Fastmail is that it lets you add an HTML email signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n