Gmail server settings for mac mail

To set up Gmail with Mac Mail, you'll need to enter the following server settings:

Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)

• Host Name: imap.gmail.com
• Port: 993
• Encryption: SSL/TLS
• Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
• Password: Your Gmail password

Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)

• Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
• Port: 587
• Encryption: STARTTLS
• Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
• Password: Your Gmail password

Additional Settings

• Authentication: Use Password
• Use SSL: Yes (for IMAP and SMTP)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to create a new account.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
6. Enter your name, email address, and password.
7. Click "Next."
8. Select "IMAP" as the account type and enter the IMAP server settings:
   • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
   • Port: 993
   • Encryption: SSL/TLS
   • Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
   • Password: Your Gmail password
9. Click "Next."
10. Select "SMTP" as the outgoing mail server type and enter the SMTP server settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 587
    • Encryption: STARTTLS
    • Username: Your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
    • Password: Your Gmail password
11. Click "Create" to save the account settings.

Note: If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password and use that instead of your regular password.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be set up with Mac Mail.