How to access Gmail with no internet connection using Google Chrome

Step-by-Step Instructions

· Offline Google Mail is a browser application that requires Google Chrome to function. It works in conjunction with Google Chrome to keep a safe, local copy of your Gmail messages, so that you do not need to go online to access them. If you are not already using this groundbreaking, heavily customizable browser, you can download it using the related download link for this article.

· Once Google Chrome is up and running, access the download page for Offline Google Mail. Click the Add to Chrome button and allow the application access to your Gmail account and browser data, which is required for the application to function.

· Once Offline Google Mail has been installed, you can access it from your new tab page in Google Chrome. Simply open a new tab in Chrome and click the Offline Google Mail icon. You may be required to log into your Gmail account at this point, if you are not already.

· A message appears confirming that you want to allow offline mail, and that you should not do this from a public or shared computer. Click Allow Offline Mail and then Continue if you want to proceed.

· Once Offline Google Mail launches, it will begin downloading your Gmail messages locally. Your messages soon become available within its interface, which is based on the tablet version of Gmail.

· Click the gear icon in the top right hand corner of the Offline Google Mail interface to access the settings. Here, you can set the date range of emails that are downloaded. The default is one week of messages, but you can choose 2 weeks or 1 month.

· To reply to a message, click the header in the left hand panel to view it in the main window. Scroll to the bottom of the message and click the Reply button.

· Type your response and click Send. If you are online, the message is sent immediately. If you are offline, it is queued up for the next time an internet connection becomes available.

Tips & Advice

· You can also search your messages in Offline Google Mail. Click the search field at the top left hand side of the Offline Google Mail interface and enter a phrase or person's name. Hit Enter or click the magnifying glass, and a list of matches are displayed in the left hand pane. Click any of the messages to view the entire message within the main window.

· To remove Offline Google Mail from your system, open a new tab and right click the blue Offline Google Mail icon. Choose Remove from Chrome and then confirm the action