How to Forward Email to LINE: 5 Easy Ways

Forwarding emails to LINE lets you receive important messages as instant chat notifications, so you never miss a critical update even when you’re away from your inbox. This guide covers five practical methods—from using LINE’s official email feature to setting up third-party automation—so you can choose the one that fits your needs. No coding experience is required for most options.

What You’ll Need

• A LINE account (free to create on iOS, Android, or desktop)
• An email account you want to forward from (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.)
• For automation methods: a free or paid account with a service like IFTTT or Zapier (optional)
• For direct email-to-LINE: the LINE app installed on your phone or desktop

Step-by-Step

Method 1: Use LINE’s Official Email Feature (Simplest)

1. Open the LINE app on your phone or desktop.
2. Go to the Home tab (the house icon) and tap your profile picture or name at the top.
3. Select Settings (gear icon), then tap Account.
4. Look for Email or Email Account. If not set, tap Register and follow the prompts to link an email address and password. This is your LINE email, not your forwarding source.
5. Once registered, note the email address shown (it looks like yourname@line.me). This is your LINE email address.
6. Now, in your regular email client (e.g., Gmail), create a new email and send a test message to that LINE email address. You should receive it as a chat in LINE within a few minutes.
7. To forward automatically, set up a rule in your email client that forwards all incoming emails (or those from specific senders) to your LINE email address. In Gmail, go to Settings → Filters and Blocked Addresses → Create a new filter, set criteria (e.g., from: boss@company.com), then choose “Forward to” and enter your LINE email.

Method 2: Use IFTTT (Free Automation)

1. Go to ifttt.com and create a free account.
2. Click Create to start a new Applet.
3. Click If This and choose the Email service. Select a trigger like “New email in inbox” or “New email from a specific sender”.
4. Connect your email account (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) and follow the prompts to grant access.
5. Click Then That and search for LINE. Choose an action like “Send message” or “Send a message to a specific chat”.
6. Connect your LINE account by logging in and authorizing IFTTT.
7. Set the message content—use ingredients like Subject and Body to include email details.
8. Click Finish and turn on the Applet. Test it by sending yourself an email.

Method 3: Use Zapier (More Powerful, Free Tier Available)

1. Sign up at zapier.com (free plan allows 100 tasks/month).
2. Click Create Zap.
3. Choose Email as the trigger app. Select a trigger like “New Incoming Email” and connect your email provider.
4. Set up the trigger details (e.g., folder to watch, sender filter).
5. For the action, search for LINE and select “Send Message”.
6. Connect your LINE account via the LINE Notify API (you’ll be guided to log in and generate a token).
7. Map the message content: use fields like Subject and Body from the email.
8. Test the Zap, then turn it on.

Method 4: Use LINE Notify Directly (For Tech-Savvy Users)

1. Visit notify.line.me and log in with your LINE account.
2. Click Generate token and name it (e.g., “Email Forwarder”).
3. Choose a chat (yourself or a group) and click Generate. Copy the token (it starts with a long string).
4. Now, in your email client, set up a filter to forward emails to a service that can send HTTP requests. For example, use a free service like RequestBin or Webhook.site to get a webhook URL.
5. Alternatively, use a simple script on a service like Google Apps Script (free) that reads Gmail messages and sends them to LINE Notify via the API.
6. In Google Apps Script, create a new script, paste code that uses UrlFetchApp to POST to https://notify-api.line.me/api/notify with the token in the header and the email content as the message.
7. Set a time-driven trigger to run the script every few minutes.

Method 5: Use a Dedicated Email-to-LINE Service (Third-Party)

1. Search for “email to LINE bridge” or “email to LINE gateway” online. Several third-party services offer this.
2. Choose one that looks reliable and has clear privacy policies. Avoid services that ask for your LINE password—they should use OAuth or LINE Notify.
3. Sign up, connect your email account and LINE account, and configure forwarding rules.
4. Test with a sample email.

Common Mistakes

• Using the wrong email address: Your LINE email (yourname@line.me) is different from your regular email. Double-check you’re forwarding to the LINE email, not your own inbox.
• Not enabling email forwarding in your email client: Some providers (like Gmail) require you to confirm the forwarding address first. Check your inbox for a confirmation email.
• Overlooking spam filters: Emails from your LINE address might land in spam. Add it to your contacts or mark as “not spam”.
• Creating infinite loops: If you forward emails to your LINE email and then also forward from that LINE email, you can create a loop. Only forward one direction.
• Not testing after setup: Always send a test email to ensure the flow works before relying on it.

Tips

• Use filters to forward only important emails (e.g., from your boss, or with “urgent” in the subject) to avoid notification fatigue.
• In IFTTT or Zapier, include the email subject in the LINE message so you can quickly scan what’s important.
• For sensitive emails, consider the privacy implications—LINE messages are not end-to-end encrypted by default.
• If you want to reply to forwarded emails, you’ll still need to open your email client; LINE is just a notification channel.
• Keep your LINE email address private to avoid spam.

Troubleshooting

• Emails not arriving in LINE: Check your email provider’s forwarding settings. Ensure the forwarding address is confirmed. Also check your spam folder in LINE (if any).
• IFTTT or Zapier not triggering: Verify that the applet/zap is turned on. Check the service’s activity log for errors. Reconnect the email account if the connection expired.
• LINE Notify token not working: Tokens can expire if you revoke them. Generate a new token and update your script or service.
• Emails arriving but with no content: Some methods only send the subject. Adjust the message template to include the body.
• Duplicate messages: If you have multiple forwarding rules, you might get duplicates. Consolidate rules to a single method.
• Slow delivery: Automation services may have delays of a few minutes. For real-time, use the direct email method (Method 1) which is usually faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I forward all emails to LINE automatically?

Yes, you can set up a filter in your email client to forward every incoming email to your LINE email address. However, this may result in a high volume of notifications, so it’s better to filter by sender or subject.

Is there a limit to how many emails I can forward?

LINE’s email feature doesn’t have a public limit, but your email provider may have sending limits. For automation services, free tiers have monthly task limits (e.g., 100 on Zapier).

Can I forward emails to a LINE group?

Yes, using LINE Notify, you can generate a token for a group chat and send messages there. For the official email feature, you can only send to yourself.

Will forwarded emails include attachments?

Usually no. Most methods only forward the text content (subject and body). Attachments are not sent via LINE Notify or the official email feature.

Is it secure to forward work emails to LINE?

It depends on your workplace policy. LINE messages are not end-to-end encrypted, so sensitive information could be at risk. Check with your employer before forwarding confidential emails.

Can I reply to an email from LINE?

No, you cannot reply directly from LINE. You’ll need to open your email client to reply. Some automation services can trigger a reply, but that’s more complex and not recommended.

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