Gmail outlook 2019 setup

Here's a step-by-step guide to setting up Gmail and Outlook 2019:

Gmail Setup in Outlook 2019

  1. Open Outlook 2019 and click on the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the recipient's email client.
    • Email Address: Your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
    • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: Your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
    • Password: Your Gmail password.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Outlook 2019 Settings for Gmail

  1. Go to the "File" menu and click on "Account Settings".
  2. Click on the "Account" tab and select your Gmail account.
  3. Click on the "More Settings" button.
  4. In the "Internet Email Settings" window, click on the "Outgoing Server" tab.
  5. Select "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication" and enter your Gmail address and password.
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Additional Settings for Gmail in Outlook 2019

  1. To enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Gmail account, go to the "Account" tab and click on "More Settings".
  2. In the "Internet Email Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
  3. Under "Server Settings", select "Use the following server" and enter the following information:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 587 (for SMTP)
  4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Troubleshooting Tips

  1. If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account, check your internet connection and ensure that your Gmail account is not blocked by your network administrator.
  2. If you're experiencing issues with sending emails, check your Gmail account settings to ensure that the "Less secure app access" option is enabled.
  3. If you're having trouble receiving emails, check your Gmail account settings to ensure that the "POP" or "IMAP" option is enabled.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Gmail account in Outlook 2019. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask!