Overview
- Google began rolling out the Copy Code shortcut for Gmail's Android and iOS apps on Monday, September 21, 2026, as part of recent app updates.
- The button shows as a small card inside messages below the subject line and has started appearing alongside inbox message previews for some users, though the inbox placement is inconsistent.
- Reports tie the rollout to Gmail for Android version 2026.09.07.x and Gmail for iOS version 6.0.260907, so updating the app increases the chance of seeing the feature.
- The shortcut copies verification codes to the device clipboard for pasting into apps or websites, but it is not available on Gmail for the web and does not yet integrate with Gboard.
- The change brings Gmail closer to Google Messages' existing quick-code tools and should cut the time and typing errors involved in using email-based two-factor codes for sign-ins.