Gmail as a source in Ask Gemini in Drive now generally available
Gmail as a source in Ask Gemini in Drive now generally available
Gmail sources in Ask Gemini in Drive is now generally available and has started rolling out to eligible Google Workspace and Google AI plans.
Ask Gemini in Drive offers a dedicated, immersive workspace designed for deep focus. Users can engage in high-context, multi-turn conversations to efficiently explore and understand content.
Previously, users could only add files and folders as sources within Ask Gemini in Drive. Now, users can unlock deeper insights by adding Gmail threads as sources in Ask Gemini for Drive. Users can ground their responses in a complete view of their business context—spanning emails, files, and folders—to ensure the most helpful and accurate answers possible.
Visit the Help Center for more information on the locations and languages where Ask Gemini in Drive is currently supported.
Getting started
- Admins: This feature is available by default if Gemini for Workspace in Drive is enabled.
- End users: You must have Workspace smart features enabled to use Ask Gemini in Drive. Visit the Help Center to learn more about Ask Gemini in Drive.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 3, 2026
Availability
- Business: Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Consumer: Google AI Pro and Ultra
- Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education
- Other Add-ons: AI Expanded Access
Resources
- Google Drive Help: Use Gemini in Drive for research & analysis
- Google Drive Help: Learn how to use sources with Google Workspace with Gemini
- Google Drive Help: Share your Gemini sources using Drive projects
Yes, using Gmail as a source in Ask Gemini in Drive is now generally available. You can now engage in high-context, multi-turn conversations that seamlessly pull data from your specific emails, threads, and Drive documents without leaving the Drive interface. [1]
Key Details & Requirements
- Actionable Context: Gemini can answer questions spanning your emails, files, and folders to provide highly accurate, grounded answers (e.g., finding a client approval email or summarizing project history). [1]
- Eligibility: Available to eligible Google Workspace users (Business, Enterprise, and Education tiers) and individual subscribers with Google AI Pro or Ultra plans. [1]
- Smart Features Required: You must have Workspace smart features turned on to utilize this functionality. [1]
How to Use It
- Open Google Drive and click on Ask Gemini at the top right.
- In the left-hand panel, toggle on Let Gemini search for sources.
- Uncheck/check your desired locations. Make sure Gmail is selected to allow the AI to pull context from recent emails and meeting schedules. [1]
Admins will have this feature enabled by default if their domain already supports Gemini for Workspace in Drive. You can review the full announcement on the Google Workspace Updates Blog or check out the Google Drive Help Center for managing your specific sources. [1, 2, 3]
If you are setting this up, let me know:
- What Google Workspace plan or personal Google AI tier you are currently on.
- If you need help writing specific prompts to test the new integration.
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