HOW TO: add a background theme to your Gmail inbox

You can pick a theme to change your Gmail background. On a computer, you can make your background:

• The default theme
• Dark mode theme
• Other available themes
• Your own uploaded photo

With themes, you can customize the look and feel of your Gmail account by choosing own colors and background schemes. Changing themes does not affect the content or functionality of Gmail, nor does it alter any settings applied by the administrator, such as a customized logo. So, pick your device and look through simply steps on mailbox personalization.

COMPUTER

Change background

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. In the upper-right corner of the desktop app, click on the gear icon and click Settings. 
3. Next to Themes, click View all. 
4. In the themes window, select your theme.
   1. For the default theme, select Default.
   2. For Dark mode, select Dark.
   3. For a pre-uploaded theme, select any theme.
5. Click Save.

Set a photo as your background

To get started, make sure you've uploaded the image you want to use in a new or existing album in photos.google.com.

1. On your computer, open Gmail.
2. In the upper-right corner of the desktop app, click on the gear icon and click Settings. 
3. Next to Themes, click View all. 
4. In the bottom left, click My Photos. 
5. Click on Featured, My Photos, or Recently selected > select a photo.    ! Tip: If your picture looks blurry, try a larger sized photo.
6. At the bottom left, click Select.
7. Click Save.

Android

Change background

Important: Dark mode is only available on Android devices version Q or later.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
2. At the top left, tap hamburger Menu.
3. Tap Settings > General settings.
4. Tap Theme.
5. Choose Light, Dark, or System default.

iphone & ipad

Change background

Important: Dark mode is available for iOS 13 and up. If you're on iOS 13 and up, change your system settings to dark or light mode. Gmail will update based on the system setting you've set.    

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