Connect gmail to apple mail

To connect Gmail to Apple Mail, you'll need to set up a few things. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have a Gmail account and an Apple device (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) with Apple Mail installed.
  2. Ensure that your Gmail account is not already set up on your Apple device using the "Add Account" feature in Apple Mail.

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account on a web browser.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Select the "Enable IMAP" radio button.
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Set up Gmail in Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your device.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner to add a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
  7. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  8. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
  9. Click "Create" to add the account.

Step 3: Set up Gmail's SMTP settings

  1. In Apple Mail, go back to the "Accounts" tab in the Preferences window.
  2. Select your Gmail account and click the "Edit" button.
  3. Click on the "SMTP" tab.
  4. Enter the following SMTP settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 587
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify your account

  1. Apple Mail will now try to verify your account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, check your Gmail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled and that your password is correct.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be connected to Apple Mail. You can access your Gmail inbox, send and receive emails, and manage your account settings within Apple Mail.