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You're looking to set up your Gmail inbox to work with Apple Mail!

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do just that:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  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 Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
  2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" (on Mac) or "Settings" (on iOS).
  3. Click on "Accounts" and then click the "+" button to add a new account.
  4. Select "Other" as the account type.
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  6. Set the "Account Type" to "IMAP" and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 993
  7. Click "Continue" and then "Create."

Step 3: Configure Apple Mail to use Gmail's SMTP server

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" preferences pane.
  2. Select your Gmail account and click the "Edit" button.
  3. Click on the "Outgoing Mail Server" tab.
  4. Select "Other SMTP" as the server type.
  5. Enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 587
  6. Click "Continue" and then "Create."

Step 4: Verify your account

  1. Apple Mail will ask you to verify your account. Click "Verify" to complete the setup process.

That's it! Your Gmail inbox should now be set up to work with Apple Mail. You can access your Gmail emails, send and receive messages, and use all the features of Apple Mail.

Remember to always keep your Gmail account and Apple Mail settings up to date to ensure seamless communication.