How do I setup a vacation message in Gmail using a web browser?

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1. Sign in to Gmail
2. Click the gear icon in the upper-right and select mail settings
3. Click the General tab
4. Find the "Vacation responder" section
5. Click the desired Vacation Responder On or Vacation Responder Off
6. Select the start date "First Day"Note: An end date "Ends" is not required
7. Enter the subject and body of your message in the Subject: and Message: fields
   Note: If you've enabled a personalized signature in your settings, Gmail will automatically append it to the bottom of your vacation response
8. Check the box next to Only send a response to people in my Contacts if you don't want everyone who emails you to know that you're away from your mail
9. Click Save Changes at the bottom

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