Apple mail 4.6 gmail

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To set up Apple Mail to work with Gmail, you'll need to follow these steps:

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 Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" (on Mac) or "Settings" (on iOS).
  3. Click on "Accounts" and then click the "+" button to add a new account.
  4. Select "Other" as the account type.
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  6. Set the "Account Type" to "IMAP" and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 993
  7. Click "Continue" and then "Create."
  8. Apple Mail will verify the account settings. If everything is correct, you'll see a success message.

Step 3: Set up your Gmail account in Apple Mail

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" preferences pane.
  2. Select your Gmail account and click the "Edit" button.
  3. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 587 (for outgoing mail)
  4. Click "Save" to save the changes.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account using Apple Mail.