Apple osx mail won't add gmail account

Frustrating! Don't worry, I'm here to help you troubleshoot the issue. Here are some steps to help you add your Gmail account to Apple Mail on macOS:

Step 1: Check your Gmail account settings

  1. Go to your Gmail account settings by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the Gmail inbox.
  2. Click on "See all settings" and then navigate to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
  3. Make sure that "Less secure app access" is enabled. This setting allows Apple Mail to access your Gmail account.

Step 2: Check your Apple Mail settings

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Click on the "+" button to add a new account.
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue".
  5. Enter your Gmail address and password.
  6. Make sure that the "Use SSL" checkbox is selected.
  7. Click "Create" to create the account.

Step 3: Check for any errors

  1. If you encounter an error message while trying to add your Gmail account, check the error message for any specific issues.
  2. If the error message mentions "Invalid username or password", try re-entering your Gmail password or checking if your password is correct.
  3. If the error message mentions "Invalid server response", try restarting Apple Mail or checking if your internet connection is stable.

Step 4: Check for any conflicts with other accounts

  1. If you have multiple email accounts set up in Apple Mail, try removing any other accounts that may be causing conflicts.
  2. Try adding your Gmail account again after removing any conflicting accounts.

Step 5: Reset Apple Mail settings

  1. If none of the above steps work, try resetting Apple Mail settings to their default values.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Select the Gmail account you're trying to add and click "Edit".
  4. Click "Reset" and then "OK" to reset the account settings.

Step 6: Contact Google or Apple support

  1. If none of the above steps work, you may want to contact Google or Apple support for further assistance.
  2. Google support can help you troubleshoot any issues with your Gmail account settings.
  3. Apple support can help you troubleshoot any issues with Apple Mail settings or configuration.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue and add your Gmail account to Apple Mail on your Mac!