Gmail incoming mail server imap

To set up an incoming mail server using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in Gmail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in your Gmail account

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
  3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  5. Click on the toggle button next to "Enable IMAP" to turn it on.
  6. Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

Step 2: Find your IMAP server settings

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
  3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  5. Look for the "IMAP Access" section.
  6. Note down the following settings:
    • IMAP Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
    • Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: Your Gmail password

Step 3: Configure your email client or app

  1. Open your email client or app (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc.).
  2. Go to the settings or preferences section.
  3. Look for the "Account" or "Email" settings.
  4. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  5. Enter the IMAP server settings you noted down earlier:
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
    • Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: Your Gmail password
  6. Save your changes.

That's it! Your email client or app should now be able to connect to your Gmail account using IMAP.