Configure google mail in outlook

To configure Google Mail (Gmail) in Outlook, you'll need to set up an IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Gmail account.
  2. You have Outlook installed on your computer.
  3. You have the necessary login credentials for your Gmail account.

Step 1: Create an App Password

To set up your Gmail account in Outlook, you'll need to generate an App Password. This is a 16-character password that you'll use to authenticate your Gmail account in Outlook.

  1. Go to the Google Account settings page.
  2. Click on "Security" from the navigation menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section.
  4. Click on "App passwords."
  5. Select "Other (Custom name)" and enter a name for your App Password (e.g., "Outlook").
  6. Click "Generate."
  7. Copy the 16-character App Password.

Step 2: Set up your Gmail account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types."
  3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next."
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in your emails.
    • Email Address: Enter your Gmail address.
    • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails).
    • Incoming mail server: Enter "imap.gmail.com" (IMAP) or "pop.gmail.com" (POP).
    • Outgoing mail server: Enter "smtp.gmail.com".
    • User Name: Enter your Gmail address.
    • Password: Enter the App Password you generated earlier.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 3: Configure IMAP settings (optional)

If you want to use IMAP, you'll need to configure the IMAP settings in Outlook. To do so:

  1. Go to the "File" menu and select "Account Settings."
  2. Click on "Account Settings" again.
  3. Select your Gmail account and click "Change."
  4. Under "More Settings," click on the "Advanced" tab.
  5. Under "Incoming mail," select "IMAP" and enter "imap.gmail.com" as the server.
  6. Under "Outgoing mail," select "SMTP" and enter "smtp.gmail.com" as the server.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify your account

Once you've set up your Gmail account in Outlook, you'll need to verify your account by clicking on the verification link sent to your Gmail address.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be set up in Outlook. You can start sending and receiving emails using your Gmail account in Outlook.