Add someone as a delegate on your email account
To set up delegation on your account to allow someone else to read your emails, follow these step:
- Open Gmail Settings:
Log in to your Gmail account and click on the gear icon in the top-right corner. Then select "See all settings."
- Accounts and Import Tab:
In the settings, navigate to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
- Grant Access to Your Account:
Under the "Grant access to your account" section, you can add the email address of the person you want to delegate your account to. Enter their email address and click "Next."
- Confirm Access:
Google will send a verification email to the delegate's email address. They need to accept the invitation by following the instructions in the email.
- Delegated Access Settings:
Once the delegate has accepted the invitation, you can set the level of access they have to your account. You can choose between three levels: "Can see all emails," "Can send emails," or "Can send emails on my behalf." Select the appropriate level of access and click "Next."
- Confirmation:
Review the information and click "Add Account."
Remember that the delegate will now be able to access your Gmail account according to the access level you granted. They'll see your account listed in the account switcher in the top-right corner of their Gmail interface. They can click on your email address to switch to your account and access your emails.