How to Forward an Email on iPhone
Determining how to forward email on iPhone isn’t as simple as just learning a single set of steps. Instead, you need to learn how to do this based on the email client you’re using from your device. Below we’ve outlined the steps it takes to forward email on iPhone for Apple Mail, Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and AOL.
Forward email from iPhone using Apple Mail
You can easily redirect messages in Apple Mail app on iPhone by following these steps:
- Open the Mail app.
- From your inbox, tap the message you want to send.
- Tap Reply (arrow icon) at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose Forward.
- Enter the email address you wish to send to into the To field.
- Tap Send.
💡 Note: You can only redirect single messages through the iPhone Apple Mail app.
Forward email on iPhone using Gmail app
To forward email from iPhone using Gmail, you can:
- Open the Gmail app.
- From your inbox, tap to open the message you’d like to send.
- Scroll to the end of the message and tap Forward at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Enter the email address in the To field.
- Tap Send button in the upper right corner.
💡 Note: It isn't possible to redirect multiple emails at once from the Gmail app. Instead, you will need to learn how to forward multiple emails in Gmail from the web version.
How to forward emails on iPhone with Yahoo
If you want to forward Yahoo emails from your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open your Yahoo mobile app.
- Tap the message you wish to send.
- Tap More at the bottom right of your screen. Then, tap Forward.
- Enter the addresses you’d like to send the message to.
- Tap Send.
💡 Note: It is not possible to redirect multiple emails or forward emails automatically from the Yahoo mobile app.
Forward email from iPhone using Outlook mobile app
Like most of the other apps available for iOS, Outlook only lets you send single messages at a time from the Outlook mobile app. To do this:
- Open the Outlook app.
- Open the message you want to send.
- Look for the Reply arrow at the bottom left corner and tap the drop-down menu.
- Select Forward option.
- Enter the address in the To field.
- Tap Send in the upper right corner.
💡 Note: You can't automatically forward emails in Outlook using the mobile app. To set it up, use a mobile browser to access Outlook's web version, or forward messages manually from the app.
How to forward email from iPhone in AOL app
- Open the AOL mobile app.
- Tap the message you'd like to forward. Click More in the bottom menu.
- Tap Forward in the drop-down list.
- Enter the address in the To field.
- Tap Send in the upper right corner.
How to Automatically Forward Emails in iPhone Mail
To set up automatic forwarding on your iPhone:
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down to the Apps section and search for the Mail app.
- Select Mail Accounts, then choose the account where you want to enable forwarding.
- Scroll down and tap Mail Forwarding.
- Turn the forwarding toggle on.
- In the Forward To field, enter the email address you want to forward messages to.
- If needed, turn on Delete After Forwarding to remove messages after they are forwarded.
- Tap the blue checkmark in the top-right corner to save.
Organize Your iPhone Mail with Clean Email
Although knowing how to forward email on iPhone can help you share information with others, it doesn’t necessarily help you maintain a clean inbox.
Clean Email helps address this by letting you group emails by sender, subject, or other criteria, so you can review and manage large batches at once before deciding what to keep, forward, or remove.
Its filtering options also make it easier to find specific messages or threads faster, especially in crowded inboxes where important emails are buried.
The best part? You can do all of this straight from your iPhone thanks to the dedicated iOS app, as well as from your Mac or through the web app on any device.
Related articles:
How to Forward Emails on iPhone - FAQs
How to forward multiple emails on iPhone?
Unfortunately, the Apple Mail app only supports forwarding emails individually. So, you’ll have to either send multiple messages as attachments or redirect them individually.
How to forward entire email thread on iPhone?
Not all email platforms let you forward entire threads on iPhone. However, if you use Gmail, you can forward an entire thread by using Gmail on the web, which you can do even in a mobile browser.
How do I send an email from my iPhone to another iPhone?
To send a message between two iPhones, you will need to know the email address the other person uses. Then, enter it into the To field from your preferred email app, and send the message. You can also use the Print option to convert the email to a PDF and share it via AirDrop or in iMessage.
How to forward multiple emails in Gmail on iPhone?
Unfortunately, learning how to forward multiple emails on iPhone from your Gmail account isn’t an easy thing to do. You will have to do this from Gmail on the web.
Why can't I forward an email from my iPhone?
If you can't forward an email from your iPhone, it may be due to a few common issues. Some email apps hide the Forward option under a Reply or More menu. Restarting the app or your phone can fix temporary glitches. Make sure your email app and iOS are up to date. Also, some work or school email accounts may block forwarding for security reasons. Keep in mind that most iPhone email apps only allow forwarding one message at a time.
How to forward iCloud email to Gmail on iPhone?
You can’t set up automatic forwarding from the iPhone Mail app; this must be done through a browser. Go to iCloud.com, open Mail, click the gear icon → Preferences → General tab. Check Forward my email to, enter your Gmail address, then click Done.
