Disable Gemini in Gmail for Google Workspace

Gemini (AI) was recently rolled out for free to all Google Workspace users. This new feature aims to enhance productivity by providing AI-powered assistance in your Gmail inbox. However, if you find it intrusive or simply prefer to manage your emails without AI intervention, you can disable it. Here’s how you can turn off Gemini in Gmail for Google Workspace.

Gmail with Gemini and Smart features Enabled

Steps to Disable Gemini and Smart Features in Gmail

  1. Open Gmail

    Navigate to https://gmail.com/ and login with your Google Workspace account.

  2. Open Settings

    Click the Settings gear icon in the top right corner and select See all settings.Gmail Settings - See all settings

  3. Manage Workspace smart feature settings

    Under the General tab, scroll down to the Google Workspace smart features section. Then, click Manage Workspace smart feature settings.Google Workspace smart features settings - Manage Workspace smart feature settings

  4. Turn off Smart features

    – Turn off the Smart features in Google Workspace toggle.
    – Turn off the Smart features in other Google products toggle (Optional).
    Disable Gemini in Gmail - Smart features in Google Workspace

  5. Save

    Click SaveM refresh the browser, and compose a new email. The AI features should be now disabled.Gmail with Gemini and Smart features disabled

Why Disable Google Gemini?

Disabling Gemini AI can be beneficial if:

  • You prefer a distraction-free email experience.
  • You don’t rely on automated suggestions for drafting emails.
  • Your organization has specific compliance policies that restrict AI usage.

By following the steps above, you can customize Gmail to better align with your personal or professional needs.

Additional Notes

  • Please note that the availability of these settings may vary depending on your Google Workspace subscription plan. Some administrators have reported that the option to disable Gemini is not directly accessible and may require contacting Google Support for assistance.
  • You can also disable Gemini at the admin level for all users in your organization. To do this, go to the Google Admin console and navigate to Apps > Google Workspace > Settings for Gmail > User settings. Then, uncheck the box next to Enable Gemini.
  • If you are using a personal Google account, you can disable Gemini by going to the Gemini website and clicking the Settings gear icon. Then, turn off the Enable Gemini in Gmail toggle.

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