Learning Objective
By the end of this guide, you'll know how to use lemlist AI in Gmail to write emails, optimize templates, and improve deliverability, clicks, and reply rates, all with one click.
Why This Matters
Writing prospecting emails that drive results is time-consuming. Without AI assistance:
❌ You spend hours crafting the perfect email
❌ You don't know which words hurt deliverability
❌ Your emails don't drive clicks or replies
❌ You can't scale personalized outreach
Using lemlist AI helps you:
✅ Write emails in seconds with AI suggestions
✅ Optimize content for deliverability (remove risky keywords, add spin syntax)
✅ Increase click rates by revising CTAs
✅ Improve reply rates with better messaging
Prerequisites
Gmail account with lemlist extension installed
lemlist account (Free, Multichannel Expert, or Enterprise)
Gmail extension enabled in lemlist Settings → Integrations
Step 1: Install the lemlist Gmail Extension
Go to lemlist Settings → Integrations → Gmail
Click Install Extension
Follow the prompts to add the extension to your browser
When installation is complete, click Get started
Refresh Gmail
Step 2: Access lemlist AI in Gmail
Open Gmail
Click Compose to start a new email
In the compose window, look for lemlist tools like Templates, Generate draft, and Cold email coach
Step 3: Use AI to Write or Optimize Your Email
Write a Draft First
Type a rough draft of your email in the compose window.
Example:
Hi [Name], I saw you're leading sales at [Company]. We help teams like yours book more meetings with cold email.
Interested in learning more?
Generate a Draft with AI
Click Generate draft, then describe what you want the AI to write in the prompt box.
Review AI Suggestions
lemlist AI provides tailored suggestions based on your prompt.
Example:
Original:
Hi [Name], Get a FREE demo today! Limited time offer—don't miss out!
AI Suggestion:
Hi [Name], I'd like to show you a quick demo of how we help teams like [Company] book more meetings. Available for a 15-minute call this week?
Apply or Edit Suggestions
Review the AI-generated content
Insert it into your email
Edit as needed before sending
How You'll Know It Worked
✓ lemlist tools appear in the Gmail compose window
✓ AI draft generated based on your prompt
✓ Email quality improves after using AI-assisted drafts
Troubleshooting
Issue: lemlist buttons not appearing
Fix: Verify the lemlist Gmail extension is installed and enabled. Refresh Gmail and try again.
Issue: AI suggestions are not helpful
Fix: Provide a more detailed prompt or draft. AI works best when it has context (not blank emails).
Issue: AI changes tone too much
Fix: Edit the AI suggestion to match your voice. AI provides a starting point, customize as needed.
Optimization Tips
Write a rough draft first: AI optimizes existing content better than generating from scratch.
Be specific in your prompt: Include audience, offer, and desired CTA to get better drafts.
Edit AI suggestions: Don't blindly accept, customize to match your voice and audience.
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