A signature that gives people the right context

Use your name or artist name, a useful role, and a small set of current links. A signature should help someone understand who is contacting them, not compete with the message.

Remove old release dates, broken profiles, and details that no longer describe you.

Open Signature, choose a layout, and edit the visible fields. Check the desktop and mobile previews, then Save signature.

Use Copy signature if you want to paste it into Gmail’s own signature settings. Open a new draft afterwards and check that you have not inserted two signatures.

Send a test to a separate inbox and check every link. Some email apps block images or transform colours in dark mode, so a dashboard preview cannot promise an identical result everywhere.

Use the main body for your request and listening link. Leave the signature for identity and supporting context.

Updating a saved signature does not change messages you already sent. Check older drafts before using them again.

For a fictional artist called Alex Rivers, a short signature might contain the name, “Artist / live electronic set”, a website and one current listening link. Press information can be a supporting link when it is useful for that audience.

For a management or label contact, replace the artist-specific fields with the business name, role and relevant contact route. The builder is useful beyond performers; choose the details that help this recipient understand your message.