Add gmail to windows 8.1 mail app

To add your Gmail account to the Windows 8.1 Mail app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app: You can find the Mail app on your Start screen or in the Apps view.
  2. Click on the "Accounts" button: In the top right corner of the Mail app, click on the "Accounts" button.
  3. Click on "Add an account": This will open a window with a list of available email providers.
  4. Select "Other account": Scroll down and select "Other account" from the list.
  5. Enter your Gmail account information: Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
  6. Click "Sign in": Click the "Sign in" button to authenticate your account.
  7. Grant permissions: You may be prompted to grant permissions to the Mail app to access your Gmail account. Click "Allow" to grant the necessary permissions.
  8. Set up your account: You may be asked to set up your account by entering additional information, such as your name and email address. Fill in the required fields and click "Next".
  9. Finish setup: Once you've completed the setup process, you'll be taken back to the Mail app's main screen. Your Gmail account should now be added and you can start using it.

Note: Make sure you have the latest version of the Mail app installed on your Windows 8.1 device.

Alternatively, you can also add your Gmail account to the Mail app by following these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app: You can find the Settings app on your Start screen or in the Apps view.
  2. Click on "Mail, Calendar, and People": In the Settings app, click on "Mail, Calendar, and People".
  3. Click on "Accounts": In the Mail, Calendar, and People settings, click on "Accounts".
  4. Click on "Add an account": Click on "Add an account" and select "Other account" from the list.
  5. Enter your Gmail account information: Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
  6. Click "Sign in": Click the "Sign in" button to authenticate your account.
  7. Grant permissions: You may be prompted to grant permissions to the Mail app to access your Gmail account. Click "Allow" to grant the necessary permissions.
  8. Set up your account: You may be asked to set up your account by entering additional information, such as your name and email address. Fill in the required fields and click "Next".
  9. Finish setup: Once you've completed the setup process, you'll be taken back to the Mail app's main screen. Your Gmail account should now be added and you can start using it.