Request a read receipt
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- Click Compose.
- Compose your email as you normally would.
- At the bottom right, click More options. Request read receipt.
- Send your message.
How can you tell if an email has been read in Gmail?
Send a read receipt with an email
- In Gmail, compose your message.
- At the bottom of the Compose window, click More. Request read receipt. If you don't see this setting, it means you either don't have a work or school account. ...
- Click Send. You'll get a notification email when your message is opened.
Can not find read receipt in Gmail?
Why is my Gmail read receipt option not showing up? You can only request a Gmail read receipt if you are using a work or school account (ie, your email address cannot include @gmail.com). Even then, the option needs to be specifically enabled by your G Suite administrator.
