Can one synchronise windows live mail and gmail

Yes, it is possible to synchronize Windows Live Mail and Gmail. Here are a few methods to achieve this:

Method 1: Using IMAP

Gmail supports IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol), which allows you to access your Gmail account from other email clients, including Windows Live Mail. To set up IMAP in Windows Live Mail:

1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Email".
2. Click on "Add" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter your Gmail address and password, and select "IMAP" as the server type.
5. Set the incoming and outgoing server addresses to imap.gmail.com and smtp.gmail.com, respectively.
6. Set the port numbers to 993 (IMAP) and 587 (SMTP), respectively.
7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using POP3

Gmail also supports POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3), which allows you to retrieve your Gmail messages using a POP3 client. To set up POP3 in Windows Live Mail:

1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Email".
2. Click on "Add" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter your Gmail address and password, and select "POP3" as the server type.
5. Set the incoming server address to pop.gmail.com and the port number to 995.
6. Set the outgoing server address to smtp.gmail.com and the port number to 587.
7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 3: Using a third-party add-in

There are several third-party add-ins available that can synchronize Windows Live Mail with Gmail, such as:

• Gmail Notifier: A free add-in that allows you to synchronize your Gmail account with Windows Live Mail.
• Mail2World: A paid add-in that provides advanced features for synchronizing your email accounts, including Gmail and Windows Live Mail.

Method 4: Using a cloud-based email client

Another option is to use a cloud-based email client that supports both Windows Live Mail and Gmail, such as:

• Microsoft Outlook: A cloud-based email client that supports both Windows Live Mail and Gmail.
• Mozilla Thunderbird: A free, open-source email client that supports both Windows Live Mail and Gmail.

In all cases, you will need to ensure that your Gmail account is set up to allow less secure apps to access your account. You can do this by going to your Gmail account settings and enabling the "Less secure app access" option.