Using Simple Memo with Gmail
Learn how to set your Gmail address as the destination in Simple Memo. Once set up, your memos arrive in Gmail with a single tap.
Before You Begin
- iPhone (iOS 16.0 or later)
- A Gmail address (@gmail.com) ready to use
- Access to Gmail during setup to receive the verification code (Gmail app on the same iPhone is fine)
- Simple Memo downloaded from the App Store
Setup Steps (5 Steps)
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Download the app
Search "Simple Memo" on the App Store, or use this direct link to download immediately. -
Open the app and navigate to Settings
When the app opens, you'll see the memo input screen. Tap the gear icon in the top-left corner to open Settings. -
Enter your Gmail address
Under "Email Settings," tap "To," type your Gmail address (e.g., yourname@gmail.com) and tap "Verify." The "Verify Email" screen opens and sends you a code. (If you enter the address on the "Send this memo to yourself" screen that appears when you first send a memo, tap "Send verification code" there.) -
Enter the 6-digit code from Gmail
Open your Gmail inbox. You'll find an email from Simple Memo with a 6-digit verification code. Enter the code in the app and tap "Verify." Check Spam or the Promotions tab if it's not in your inbox. -
Done — start sending memos
Setup complete. Type a memo on the main screen and tap Send. Your memo will arrive in your Gmail inbox almost instantly. The Free plan gives you 3 sends a day, with no time limit.
Tips: Organizing Memos in Gmail
In Gmail Settings → Filters and Blocked Addresses → Create a new filter, set the "From" address to noreply@mail.simplememofast.com and apply a label like "Memos." All your memos will be auto-labeled and kept out of your main inbox.
Use Gmail's search bar to find any memo by keyword. Add "from:noreply@mail.simplememofast.com" to narrow results to only your Simple Memo messages.
Add a Gmail widget to your iOS home screen to see incoming memos after you send them. A simple loop: send with Simple Memo, then glance at the Gmail widget to confirm the memo arrived.
Troubleshooting
Check your Spam folder and the Promotions tab first. Search Gmail for "Simple Memo" or "verification code." If still not found after a few minutes, tap "Resend Code" in the app settings.
Check the send history in the app for the status. If it shows "Sent" but Gmail doesn't have it, check the Spam folder. Memos sent while offline are stored in Outbox and automatically resent when you reconnect to the internet.
Your organization's security policy may be blocking external emails. Contact your IT administrator or try using a personal Gmail address (@gmail.com) instead.
The subject is made from the memo's first line. Text you enter under Subject in the app's Settings is added to the front of every subject (leave it empty to use the first line alone). To sort memos one by one, start the first line with a tag such as "[Work]". A signature set in Settings is added to the end of the body. Gmail filters can then match the subject and apply labels automatically. For the full rules (60-character limit, AI Auto-Tagging turned on, and more), see "What happens with the subject line?" in the FAQ.
FAQ
What if the verification code doesn't arrive?
Check Spam and the Promotions tab. Search "All Mail" for "verification." If still missing after a few minutes, use the Resend option in the app.
Can I send memos to a non-Gmail address?
Yes. The destination email can be any address — Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Yahoo Mail, or a work email. The guide here focuses on Gmail as the destination.
How many memos can I send per day?
The Free plan allows 3 sends per day (no time limit). Premium ($2.99/month or $29.99/year) unlocks unlimited sends.
Can I view sent memos inside the app?
Yes. The in-app History screen lists the memos you've sent recently, with their send status (Sent, Pending or Failed).
What happens to memos I write offline?
When you tap Send while offline, the memo waits in the Outbox on your device, encrypted with AES-GCM, and is sent to Gmail automatically when you reconnect. A memo you haven't sent yet stays on the device as an encrypted draft.
Related Pages
References
- Google — Gmail Help Center — Official Gmail support page for settings and troubleshooting reference
- Gmail — IMAP/SMTP設定 / IMAP & SMTP Settings — Official guide for Gmail incoming and outgoing mail server settings
- Gmail — Create Filters — Guide for setting up filters to automatically sort emails from Simple Memo - for Obsidian
- Simple Memo - for Obsidian — App Store — Simple Memo - for Obsidian App Store download page