The Evernote for Gmail add-on allows you to save important emails to Evernote, and easily share your notes via email—all from one place. Evernote for Gmail is available on the web, iPhone, and Android devices.
Get Started
To use Evernote for Gmail, you must first install the add-on. You can do so from the G Suite Marketplace or by following the steps below.
- Open your inbox at Gmail.com.
- Click the plus (+) symbol in the add-on section to the right of your messages list.
- Type "Evernote" in the Marketplace search bar.
- Click Evernote for Gmail, then click the blue Install button.
After installation, the Evernote icon will automatically appear in your add-on section. You may need to refresh your inbox if you don’t see the add-on right away. In some rare cases, it may take up to an hour for the add-on to appear.
Note: If you are the administrator for your domain, you can install the add-on for your entire team. Administrators are required by Google to enter the OAuth2-client-id to whitelist the app. Evernote's ID is: http://294974410262-p53sfv94ctvjc8iofkdjmpekpoipirmq.apps.googleusercontent.com/.
Save emails from Gmail to Evernote
Evernote for Gmail allows you to save important emails to your Evernote account without leaving your inbox. To save an email from Gmail to Evernote:
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Gmail.com
- Open the email message you want to save to Evernote.
- Click the Evernote add-on icon. The icon appears in a vertical column to the right of the open message.
- If desired, choose a notebook, add a tag, and/or edit the title, then add any notes or comments. If you don’t take any of these actions, the default settings will be used.
- Click Save.
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Gmail for iOS
- Open the email message you want to save to Evernote.
- Tap the Evernote add-on icon. The icon appears in a horizontal row at the bottom of the open message.
- If desired, choose a notebook, add a tag, and/or edit the title, then add any notes or comments. If you don’t take any of these actions, the default settings will be used.
- Tap Save.
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Gmail for Android
- Open the email message you want to save to Evernote.
- Tap the Evernote add-on icon. The icon appears in a horizontal row at the bottom of the open message.
- If desired, choose a notebook, add a tag, and/or edit the title, then add any notes or comments. If you don’t take any of these actions, the default settings will be used.
- Tap Save.
Share note links in an email
Evernote for Gmail also allows you to insert links to your notes quickly and easily from your email composer window. To insert a note link into an email draft:
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Gmail.com
- Compose a new email draft.
- Click the Evernote add-on icon. The icon appears in a horizontal row at the bottom of the compose window, to the right of the standard icons in the message toolbar.
- Find the note you’d like to share by using the search function.
- When you’ve found the note you’d like to share, click Insert Public Link.
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Gmail for iOS
- Compose a new email draft.
- Tap the Evernote add-on icon. The icon appears in the compose view's top-right menu (three dots).
- Find the note you’d like to share by using the search function.
- When you’ve found the note you’d like to share, tap Insert Public Link.
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Gmail for Android
- Compose a new email draft.
- Tap the Evernote add-on icon. The icon appears in the compose view's top-right menu (three dots).
- Find the note you’d like to share by using the search function.
- When you’ve found the note you’d like to share, tap Insert Public Link.
Recipients can view the contents of a shared note by clicking the link, which will open it in their web browser. Anyone who receives the email or the URL of the shared note can view its contents, even if you didn't share it with them directly. You can revoke permissions to a shared note at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Evernote for Gmail?
Install Evernote for Gmail from the G Suite Marketplace or follow the steps in the "Get Started" section above.
Which versions of Gmail support Evernote for Gmail?
Evernote for Gmail can be used at Gmail.com in any web browser, or using the Gmail app on iPhone and Android devices. Please note that the Gmail app for iPad does not yet support add-ons. We've learned that Google is currently working on this feature and they plan to make add-ons available on iPad in the future.
Why does Evernote request so many permissions to install Evernote for Gmail?
When installing Evernote for Gmail, you may see several different requests for permissions—from allowing Evernote to manage drafts and send emails to allowing Evernote to view message content and metadata. This is required to ensure the privacy and security of you and your content, and to allow the add-on to perform all of its described functions. You must agree to all permissions for the add-on to be installed. Please feel free to submit a ticket if you have more questions.
Why can’t I see the add-on in my Gmail app?
You may need to refresh your inbox if you don’t see the add-on right after installation.
On the web, make sure your side panel is open. If you don’t see a vertical column of add-on icons to the right of your messages list, click the small arrow at the bottom right of your inbox.
On iPhone or Android, scroll to the bottom of an email message or begin composing a new email draft to see your add-ons.
Why do I have Evernote for Gmail in my iOS or Android app even though I didn't enable it there?
When you install Evernote for Gmail on the web, the add-on will automatically be available in Gmail on your mobile device.
What's the difference between Evernote for Gmail and the Evernote Web Clipper?
Evernote for Gmail is an add-on that is built specifically for Gmail. It allows you to both save emails from Gmail and insert note links into email drafts—all without leaving Gmail. You can find the add-on to the right of your messages list in your inbox or in your email composer window.
Evernote Web Clipper is a browser extension designed for web browsers like Chrome and Safari. While you can use the Web Clipper to clip just about any type of web page, including emails in Gmail, you cannot use the Web Clipper to share notes via email. The Web Clipper can be found in your web browser’s toolbar.
Can people who don’t use Gmail or don’t have Evernote accounts view the note links shared from Evernote?
Yes. Anyone who opens the note link can view the contents of the note. As a reminder, any notes links that are shared using the add-on are public links, which means anyone with access to the link will be able to view its contents, even if you didn't share it with them directly. You can revoke permissions to a shared note at any time. Learn how >>
What are the default settings for saving an email?
By default, Evernote for Gmail automatically saves entire messages (and message threads), including attachments, to your default notebook without any tags. You can change this behavior in the settings. You can change your default notebook, add a default tag, and turn off message threads, which will allow you to select specific messages to save in a thread each time. The settings can be found by opening an email message, clicking the add-on icon, clicking the menu button (three dots) in the upper right corner, then clicking Settings.
Can I create a new notebook or space from within the Gmail add-on?
No. You can only assign a notebook or space that already exists in your Evernote account.
If I authorize the Evernote for Gmail add-on to access my Evernote account, will Google be able to access my notes?
No. Installing and authorizing the Evernote for Gmail add-on will not give Google access to content in your Evernote account.
Can I share links to team notes from my Evernote Teams account?
Yes. To share a link to a team note, you must be the owner of the team notebook it resides in or have 'Can edit and invite' permission for the note.
Why can’t I find a note I’m searching for when trying to insert a link?
If you’re having trouble finding the note you’re looking for, try searching with different words or phrases, or using Evernote’s advanced search syntax to help you with more specific searches.
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