# Connect Gmail (/connect/connect-tools-to-ai-teammates/connect-gmail)



## What is Gmail access? [#what-is-gmail-access]

Connecting Gmail gives a teammate access to a single Gmail account's inbox. With Gmail connected, a teammate can:

* Read messages and threads in the connected account
* Send email and reply on your behalf
* Manage labels and drafts, and organize the inbox

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## How to Connect Gmail [#how-to-connect-gmail]

Open the teammate's **Tools** section and click **Connect** on **Gmail**. Sign in with the Google account you want to connect and approve the requested access. See [Connect tools](/connect/connect-tools-to-ai-teammates) for the full walkthrough of opening Tools and managing a connection afterward.

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  <Card title="Connect tools overview" href="/connect/connect-tools-to-ai-teammates" description="How to open Tools, connect any provider, and troubleshoot a failed connection." />

  <Card title="Connect Google Contacts" href="/connect/connect-tools-to-ai-teammates/connect-google-contacts" description="Let a teammate look up contacts before emailing them." />
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