Apple mail smtp server gmail

A common question!

To set up Apple Mail to use Gmail's SMTP server, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Less Secure Apps in your Google Account

  1. Go to your Google Account settings.
  2. Click on "Security" from the menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" section.
  4. Toggle the switch to "On".

Step 2: Configure 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" (on Mac) or "Accounts & Passwords" (on iOS).
  4. Click on the "+" button to add a new account.
  5. Select "Other" as the account type.
  6. Enter your Gmail address and password.
  7. Set the "Incoming Mail Server" to "imap.gmail.com" and the "Port" to "993".
  8. Set the "Outgoing Mail Server" to "smtp.gmail.com" and the "Port" to "587".
  9. Check the box next to "Use Authentication" and select "Password" as the authentication method.
  10. Click "Continue" and then "Create" to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify the Settings

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" (on Mac) or "Accounts & Passwords" (on iOS) screen.
  2. Select your Gmail account.
  3. Click on the "Advanced" tab (on Mac) or "Advanced" button (on iOS).
  4. Verify that the "Use SSL" option is enabled for both the incoming and outgoing servers.
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

That's it! You should now be able to send and receive emails using Apple Mail with your Gmail account.