How to end an email in English

How you end an email can impact how the recipient perceives it. The best closing phrases depend on your relationship with the recipient. Probably the most common way to end an email in English is to write: 

Sincerely,  
[Henry Webb] 

There are many other ways to end an email. We’ll show you many examples, so keep reading! 

Why email sign-offs matter 

The primary purpose of a closing greeting is to present the sender. Beyond that, the closing phrase is intended to be pleasant and appropriate for the situation and the relationship. They’re an important part of email etiquette.  

Ways to end an email in English 

Email signoffs are usually brief, comprised of only a couple of words or a short phrase. There are many ways to end emails in English, so we have collected examples of greetings that fit various contexts. 

For formal emails and businesses – examples 

When you write an email to a company, workplace, or government agency, you must end the email formally. There are different ways to do this. Here are some examples: 

Kind regards,  
Henry Webb 

Best,  
Henry Webb 

Best regards,  
Henry Webb 

Best wishes,  
Henry Webb 

All the best,  
Henry Webb 

Thanks for all the help,  
Henry Webb 

Regards,  
Henry Webb 

Sincerely,  
Henry Webb 

To friends 

When writing to someone with whom you have established contact, you can write in a more relaxed manner. A relaxed greeting can also fit when an email conversation has been ongoing for a long time, and the message is brief. Depending on your relationship with the receiver, you might opt to use simply your first name instead of your full name for the signature.  

Cheers,  
Henry  

Take care,  
Henry Webb 

Best,  
Henry Webb 

Talk soon,  
Henry 

Catch you later,  
Henry 

Talk soon!  
Henry 

Take care,  
Henry Webb 

/Henry 

End with a good signature 

It’s good to end an email with a signature. A signature can include information about the sender’s title or role, information about the company or organisation the person represents, and contact details for the person. Here’s an example: 

Sincerely,  
Oliver Wright 
Salesperson at Brighton Roofing and Carpentry Ltd.  
01273 456456 
brighton-roofing.co.uk 

If you would like more help, we have written an article with examples of professional business emails and signatures. 

Use a professional email 

Once you have finished your email and added a good signature, you need a professional email address. Imagine you receive two emails from construction companies, one from oliver@brightonroofing.co.uk and the other from o.wright87@gmail.com. Which address would you perceive as most professional? It’s easy to look professional! It only takes a minute to order a professional email with your own domain. 

With a professional email, a good ending, and a good signature, you have come a long way to looking professional. If you feel unsure about how to write a good email, our AI writing assistant can help. It is included for free with all professional email accounts from one.com.