Account permission for microsoft mail from gmail

To set up Microsoft Mail (Outlook) to work with your Gmail account, you'll need to grant permission to Microsoft to access your Gmail account. Here's how:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in your Gmail account

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Select the "Enable IMAP" radio button.
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Grant permission to Microsoft Mail

  1. Go to the Microsoft Mail settings page: https://outlook.com/mailsettings
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account (if you haven't already).
  3. Click on "Connect your account" and select "Gmail" from the list of providers.
  4. Enter your Gmail address and password to authenticate.
  5. Click "Allow" to grant permission to Microsoft Mail to access your Gmail account.

Step 3: Configure Microsoft Mail to use your Gmail account

  1. Go to the Microsoft Mail settings page: https://outlook.com/mailsettings
  2. Click on "Accounts" and then "Add account."
  3. Select "Other account" and then "Gmail" from the list of providers.
  4. Enter your Gmail address and password to authenticate.
  5. Click "Connect" to complete the setup.

Note: You may need to allow less secure apps to access your Gmail account. To do this, go to your Google Account settings, click on "Security," and toggle the switch next to "Less secure app access" to the "On" position.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up Microsoft Mail to work with your Gmail account. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask!