How to Auto-Forward Gmail Newsletters to Your Kindle
Already subscribed to newsletters in Gmail? Don't resubscribe to everything! Use Gmail's auto-forwarding feature to automatically send existing newsletters to your Kindle. This takes 2 minutes and works with all your current subscriptions.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Copy your InboxToKindle email
Go to your InboxToKindle dashboard and copy your unique inbox email address. You'll need this for the forwarding setup.
Step 2: Open Gmail forwarding settings
In Gmail, click the gear icon (⚙️) → 'See all settings' → Go to the 'Forwarding and POP/IMAP' tab.
Step 3: Add forwarding address
Click 'Add a forwarding address' and paste your InboxToKindle email. Gmail will send a verification code.
Step 4: Verify forwarding address
Check your InboxToKindle dashboard for the verification email from Gmail. Click the link to confirm.
Step 5: Leave 'Disable forwarding' selected
Back on the 'Forwarding and POP/IMAP' tab, don't choose 'Forward a copy of incoming mail to'. That forwards your entire inbox (receipts, alerts, everything) to your Kindle, and InboxToKindle pauses deliveries for accounts that do. The filter in the next step forwards only newsletters.
Step 6: Create a forwarding filter
Go to 'Filters and Blocked Addresses' tab → Click 'Create a new filter'. In the 'From' field, enter: newsletters OR substack OR beehiiv OR ghost OR convertkit OR mailchimp
Step 7: Enable forwarding
Click 'Create filter', then check 'Forward it to:' and select your InboxToKindle address. Click 'Create filter' to save.
Pro Tips
- 💡 Keep your Gmail subscription - newsletters still arrive there too
- 💡 Forward only newsletters, not all your email, using the filter
- 💡 Works instantly - no need to wait for new newsletters
- 💡 Can be disabled anytime in Gmail settings
- 💡 Alternative: Manually forward individual newsletters if preferred
Frequently Asked Questions
Will forwarded newsletters still appear in Gmail?
Yes. Gmail forwarding creates a copy. The original email stays in your Gmail inbox unless you add a 'Skip Inbox' action to your filter.
Does this work with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)?
Yes. Google Workspace accounts have the same forwarding and filter features as regular Gmail accounts.
Can I forward newsletters from Outlook instead of Gmail?
Yes. Outlook has similar forwarding rules. Create a rule that forwards emails from newsletter senders to your InboxToKindle address.
Is there a delay when forwarding through Gmail?
Gmail forwarding is nearly instant. You should see newsletters on your Kindle within a few minutes of them arriving in Gmail.