Add gmail to mail windows 8

To add Gmail to Mail in Windows 8, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

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: Set up an IMAP account in Mail

  1. Open the Mail app in Windows 8.
  2. Click on the "Accounts" button in the bottom left corner.
  3. Click on "Add an account."
  4. Select "Manual setup or additional server types."
  5. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next."
  6. Enter the following settings:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field.
    • Email Address: Your Gmail address.
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: Your Gmail address.
    • Password: Your Gmail password.
    • Authentication: Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server."
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish."

Step 3: Configure your account

  1. You may be prompted to configure your account further. If so, follow these steps:
    • Select the "More Settings" button.
    • Go to the "Outgoing Server" tab.
    • Select the "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication" checkbox.
    • Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server."
    • Click "OK" to save your changes.

Step 4: Verify your account

  1. Go back to the Mail app and click on the "Accounts" button.
  2. Select your Gmail account and click on the "Verify" button.
  3. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account using the Mail app in Windows 8.