One of the lesser-known features of an email is that requesting or sending read receipts as and when required is possible. But it is not a pretty popular feature because it is only possible for emails sent within work or organization space that an administrator sets up. That is, if you are using a gmail.com account, the read receipt function won’t work.
The section below provides insights on how to add read receipts to your email and request read receipts for the emails you sent.
How to Request Read Receipts for Your Email?
Step 1
Open your email account. Compose the email as usual.
Step 2
Click open the three dots icon at the bottom of the compose box for more options. And choose Request Read Receipt from the options that appear.
Step 3
Send the message as usual. The receiver must approve your request before receiving the read receipt.
How to Return a Read Receipt?
Step 1
Go to your email account. Open the request for a read receipt.
Step 2
Two options, Send Receipts and Not Now, will be available. You can choose at your convenience.
