How to Create a Professional Email Signature (with Examples)

A clean email signature reinforces your brand and makes it easy for people to reach you. Here is what to include, what to avoid, and how to set one up.

5 min read · Updated June 2026

What to include

  • Your full name and job title.
  • Company name (and logo if you like).
  • Phone number and your @yourcompany.com email.
  • Website and one or two key links.
  • Optional: a short tagline or social profile.

Formatting best practices

  • Keep it to 3–5 lines — concise beats cluttered.
  • Use one or two brand colours, not a rainbow.
  • Use web-safe fonts and a sensible size.
  • Make links clear; avoid huge images that trip spam filters.
  • Test how it looks on mobile.

A simple example

Priya Sharma — Founder, Acme Studio

priya@acmestudio.com · +91 98xxx xxxxx

acmestudio.com

Adding it in your mail app

Most apps have Settings → Signature. In webmail, paste your signature there. In Outlook and Apple Mail, add it under preferences so it appends automatically. A consistent signature across the team looks especially sharp on a shared @yourcompany.com domain.

Frequently asked questions

What should a professional email signature include?

Your name and title, company, phone, your branded email address, and your website. Keep it to a few lines and add a logo or one social link only if it stays clean.

Should I add an image or logo?

A small logo is fine, but avoid large images — they can be blocked by mail clients or trip spam filters. Text-based signatures are the most reliable.

How long should a signature be?

Three to five lines is ideal. Long signatures look cluttered and distract from your message.

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