Does microsoft mail sync with gmail

Microsoft Outlook, which is the email client that comes with Microsoft Office, can sync with Gmail, but it depends on the specific version of Outlook and the settings you use. Here are a few ways to sync Outlook with Gmail:

  1. IMAP: You can set up your Gmail account to use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in Outlook. This allows you to access your Gmail inbox, send and receive emails, and synchronize your email folders. To do this, go to Outlook's "File" menu, select "Account Settings," and then click on "Add a new email account." Choose "Manual setup or additional server types" and select "Internet Email." Enter your Gmail address and password, and select "IMAP" as the protocol. You can then configure the settings to sync your email folders.
  2. POP3: Another way to sync Outlook with Gmail is to use POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3). This allows you to download emails from your Gmail account to Outlook, but it doesn't synchronize your email folders. To set up POP3 in Outlook, go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Add a new email account" > "Manual setup or additional server types" > "Internet Email." Enter your Gmail address and password, and select "POP3" as the protocol.
  3. Microsoft Exchange: If you have a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription, you can set up your Gmail account to sync with Outlook using Microsoft Exchange. This allows you to access your Gmail inbox, send and receive emails, and synchronize your email folders. To do this, go to Outlook's "File" menu, select "Account Settings," and then click on "Add a new email account." Choose "Manual setup or additional server types" and select "Microsoft Exchange." Enter your Gmail address and password, and select the "Exchange" protocol.
  4. Gmail's built-in Outlook integration: Gmail has a built-in integration with Outlook that allows you to access your Gmail inbox and send emails from Outlook. To set this up, go to your Gmail account settings, click on "See all settings," and then click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab. Scroll down to the "IMAP Access" section and toggle the switch to "Enable IMAP." Then, go to Outlook and set up your Gmail account using the IMAP protocol.

In summary, Microsoft Outlook can sync with Gmail using IMAP, POP3, or Microsoft Exchange, depending on your specific needs and settings.