Best way to add gmail to mail on mac

To add your Gmail account to the Mail app on a Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your name and email address, and then click "Continue".
  7. Enter your Gmail account password and click "Sign in".
  8. Mail will ask you to allow access to your Gmail account. Click "Allow" to grant permission.
  9. You will be asked to select the type of account you want to set up. Choose "IMAP" (Internet Message Access Protocol) or "POP" (Post Office Protocol) depending on your preference.
  10. Enter the incoming and outgoing mail server settings:
    • IMAP: imap.gmail.com (port 993)
    • POP: pop.gmail.com (port 995)
    • SMTP: smtp.gmail.com (port 587)
  11. Click "Sign in" to complete the setup process.

Alternatively, you can also add your Gmail account to Mail on Mac using the "Add Account" wizard:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account".
  3. Select "Google" from the list of available accounts.
  4. Enter your Gmail account credentials and click "Next".
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Note: If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password and use it instead of your regular password when setting up your Gmail account in Mail on Mac.

Also, if you're having trouble setting up your Gmail account in Mail on Mac, you can try the following troubleshooting steps: