Gemini is the AI assistant Google added to Gmail, and you can remove it from your inbox

Google added Gemini — its AI chatbot — to Gmail automatically for many users. If you do not want it there, you can hide the Gemini panel on the right side of Gmail, turn off the feature entirely in your Google account settings, or both. The steps depend on whether you use Gmail on the web or on your phone, and whether you have a personal Google account or a work account through your employer.

Gemini appears as a sidebar in Gmail that offers to summarize emails, draft replies, or answer questions. Some people find it useful; others find it distracting or do not want Google analyzing their email content. You have the option to remove it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can hide the Gemini sidebar in Gmail without turning off the feature entirely — it will not reappear unless you click the Gemini icon again.
  • To permanently disable Gemini, go to your Google Account settings, find the Gemini section, and toggle it off.
  • Work or school Gmail accounts may not have the option to disable Gemini if your administrator has turned it on for everyone.
  • Hiding Gemini on your phone requires a different step than hiding it on the web version of Gmail.

Hide Gemini from the Gmail sidebar on the web

The fastest way to get Gemini out of your view is to collapse the sidebar. Open Gmail in your web browser, and look at the right side of the screen. You will see a panel labeled "Gemini" with a small arrow or close button at the top.

Click the arrow or X button to close the panel. The sidebar will collapse, and Gemini will no longer be visible when you read or write emails. If you change your mind later, you can click the Gemini icon (usually a sparkle or "G" symbol) on the right edge of the screen to open it again.

Turn off Gemini permanently in your Google Account settings

If you want to disable Gemini entirely so it does not appear even if you click the icon, you need to go into your Google Account settings. Go to myaccount.google.com in your web browser and sign in with the Google account you use for Gmail.

Click Services & subscriptions or Manage your Google Account (the exact name varies by account type). Look for a section labeled Gemini or Experimental features. Click the toggle to turn Gemini off. You may see a confirmation message asking if you are sure — click Turn off to confirm.

After you turn it off, the Gemini icon will disappear from Gmail entirely, and you will not be able to use Gemini features in Gmail even if you want to later. If you change your mind, you can return to the same settings and turn it back on.

Hide Gemini on Gmail for iPhone or Android

On the Gmail mobile app, the Gemini panel works differently than on the web. Open Gmail on your phone and tap the compose button or open an email. Look for a Gemini icon (usually a sparkle) at the bottom or top of the screen.

Tap and hold the Gemini icon, or look for a menu option to hide or disable it. On some phones, you can swipe the Gemini card away. The exact location and method depend on your phone type and which version of the Gmail app you have installed.

If you cannot find the icon or option on your phone, the easiest approach is to disable Gemini in your Google Account settings (using the steps above on a computer). That will turn it off across all devices, including your phone.

What to do if you have a work or school Gmail account

If your Gmail account is managed by your employer or school, your administrator may have turned on Gemini for everyone and locked the setting so you cannot turn it off. In that case, you will not see an option to disable Gemini in your Google Account settings.

Your only option is to hide the sidebar (the first method above). If you need Gemini turned off entirely, contact your IT department or administrator and ask them to disable it for your account or organization. They control whether the feature is available for work accounts.

Gemini still appears after you turn it off

If you disabled Gemini in your settings but the icon or sidebar still shows up, try clearing your browser cache and cookies, then sign out of Gmail and sign back in. Sometimes Gmail takes a few minutes to explore the change across all your devices.

If the problem continues, make sure you are signed into the correct Google account — you may have multiple accounts, and the setting applies only to the account where you changed it. Check the account name in the top right corner of Gmail to confirm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does turning off Gemini affect other Google services?

No. Disabling Gemini in Gmail turns it off only in Gmail. You can still use Gemini in Google Docs, Google Search, or other Google products if you want to. Each service has its own setting.

Will Google still read my emails if I disable Gemini?

Disabling Gemini means Google will not use AI to analyze your emails for summaries or drafts. Google still processes your emails to deliver them and run spam filters — that is how email works. Gemini is a separate feature on top of that.

Can I hide Gemini just for certain emails or folders?

No. You can only hide the entire Gemini sidebar or disable the feature completely. There is no way to turn it off for specific emails or folders while keeping it on elsewhere in Gmail.

What happens to my Gemini chat history if I turn it off?

If you have used Gemini to chat or ask questions, that history may be stored in your Google Account. Turning off Gemini does not delete that history. If you want to delete it, go to your Google Account settings and look for activity or history options.

Can I re-enable Gemini after I turn it off?

Yes. Go back to your Google Account settings, find the Gemini section, and toggle it back on. You can turn it on and off as many times as you want.