Evolution email setup gmail

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up Evolution email client with Gmail:

Prerequisites:

• Evolution email client installed on your Linux system
• Gmail account set up and configured
• IMAP enabled on your Gmail account (Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Enable IMAP)

Step 1: Create a new account in Evolution

1. Open Evolution email client and click on "File" > "New" > "Mail Account"
2. Enter your name and email address (your Gmail address)
3. Click "Next"

Step 2: Configure the account

1. Select "Manual" as the configuration method
2. Enter the following settings:
   • Server type: IMAP
   • Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Port: 993
   • Username: your Gmail address
   • Password: your Gmail password
   • Authentication: Normal password
3. Click "Next"

Step 3: Configure the outgoing server

1. Select "Manual" as the configuration method
2. Enter the following settings:
   • Server type: SMTP
   • Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 587
   • Username: your Gmail address
   • Password: your Gmail password
   • Authentication: Normal password
3. Click "Next"

Step 4: Finish the setup

1. Review the settings and click "Finish"
2. Evolution will attempt to connect to your Gmail account and set up the account

Tips and Troubleshooting:

• Make sure IMAP is enabled on your Gmail account
• If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password and use that instead of your regular password
• If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account, check the Evolution error logs for more information
• You can also try enabling "Less secure apps" in your Gmail account settings to see if that resolves any connectivity issues

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account using Evolution email client.