Gmail mail servers

Gmail uses a combination of mail servers to handle incoming and outgoing email traffic. Here are the primary mail servers used by Gmail:

Incoming Mail Servers:

1. imap.gmail.com - This is the primary IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) server used by Gmail for incoming email retrieval.
2. pop.gmail.com - This is the primary POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) server used by Gmail for incoming email retrieval.

Outgoing Mail Servers:

1. smtp.gmail.com - This is the primary SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) server used by Gmail for sending outgoing emails.
2. smtp-relay.gmail.com - This is a secondary SMTP server used by Gmail for sending outgoing emails.

Additional Mail Servers:

1. gmail-smtp-in.l.google.com - This is an additional SMTP server used by Gmail for sending outgoing emails.
2. gmail-smtp-out.l.google.com - This is an additional SMTP server used by Gmail for sending outgoing emails.

Port Numbers:

1. IMAP: imap.gmail.com uses port 993 (SSL/TLS) or port 143 (plain text).
2. POP3: pop.gmail.com uses port 995 (SSL/TLS) or port 110 (plain text).
3. SMTP: smtp.gmail.com uses port 587 (TLS) or port 25 (plain text).

Notes:

• Gmail uses SSL/TLS encryption for all mail servers to ensure secure communication.
• You can use the imap.gmail.com and smtp.gmail.com servers to access your Gmail account using third-party email clients or apps.
• If you're having trouble connecting to Gmail's mail servers, you may need to check your email client settings or contact your internet service provider for assistance.

Remember to always use the correct mail server and port numbers for your Gmail account to ensure successful email communication.