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Recognize and migrate Lightning for Gmail references

Modern setup uses Gmail Integration and Sync, not Lightning for Gmail. The migration is mostly a documentation refresh.

By Dipojjal Chakrabarti · Founder & Editor, Salesforce DictionaryLast updated May 21, 2026

Modern setup uses Gmail Integration and Sync, not Lightning for Gmail. The migration is mostly a documentation refresh.

  1. Audit internal documentation

    Search internal admin docs, training material, and onboarding guides for Lightning for Gmail references. Replace with Gmail Integration.

  2. Confirm the current Setup node

    Open Setup, Quick Find, Gmail Integration and Sync. The page is the modern equivalent regardless of the legacy name.

  3. Verify EAC is the active sync engine

    Most orgs running Lightning for Gmail historically have been migrated to Einstein Activity Capture. Confirm under Setup, Einstein Activity Capture.

  4. Update user-facing communication

    Train new hires using Gmail Integration as the canonical term. Older training videos referencing Lightning for Gmail still apply, but new content should use modern naming.

  5. Watch the Salesforce Inbox license

    Productivity features (send-later, tracking) require Inbox licensing. Without it, only the basic Log Email workflow is available.

Gotchas
  • Lightning for Gmail is just an older name for the current Gmail Integration. There is no separate product to install.
  • Documentation older than 2020 may use Lightning for Gmail. Treat the references as synonyms for the modern product.
  • Inbox productivity features require separate licensing. The basic Gmail Integration ships with Sales Cloud; Inbox is an add-on.
  • Lightning Experience is required. Classic-only orgs cannot enable the integration.

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