A little context goes a long way

Your inbox remembers the email. Your notes remember the details.

Add private notes to Gmail, spot them as color tags in your inbox, and keep the important details close.

Get started with Google How it works

No Google Drive storage. No access to your email contents.

Inbox, with context Preview
Waiting for a reply Project proposal
Approved Budget review
Follow up Friday Next steps

Email note

Ask about the revised timeline before confirming.

Saved automatically

Context at a glance

Color tags surface your notes directly in the Gmail list.

Bring your existing notes

Import a Simple Gmail Notes ZIP and download complete backups anytime.

Your notes, your space

Notes live on this server, separate from Google Drive and other users.

Three steps to a clearer inbox

  1. 1

    Sign in with your Google account.

  2. 2

    Install the Gmail Notes Chrome extension.

  3. 3

    Open an email, connect your account, and start taking notes.

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