Gmail account setup windows mail

To set up a Gmail account in Windows Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Windows Mail

• Click on the Start button and type "Windows Mail" in the search bar.
• Click on the "Windows Mail" icon to open the application.

Step 2: Create a New Account

• In the Windows Mail window, click on the "Accounts" button in the top left corner.
• Click on "Add an account" and then select "Email" from the dropdown menu.
• Click on "Next" to proceed.

Step 3: Enter Gmail Account Information

• Enter your Gmail address (username) and password in the respective fields.
• Make sure to select "IMAP" as the account type. This will allow you to access your Gmail inbox and send emails using Windows Mail.
• Click on "Next" to proceed.

Step 4: Configure Gmail Settings

• In the "Account settings" window, enter the following information:
  • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
  • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
  • Port: 993 (for incoming) and 587 (for outgoing)
  • Username: your Gmail address (username)
  • Password: your Gmail password
• Click on "Next" to proceed.

Step 5: Finish Setup

• Windows Mail will now attempt to connect to your Gmail account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
• Click on "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 6: Verify Account Setup

• To verify that your Gmail account is set up correctly, try sending an email from Windows Mail to a different email address.
• If the email is sent successfully, it means that your Gmail account is set up correctly in Windows Mail.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account and send emails using Windows Mail.