Gmail setting outlook 2018

To set up Gmail in Outlook 2018, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Add a new email account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook 2018 and click on the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Select "POP or IMAP" and click "Next".

Step 2: Enter your Gmail account settings

  1. In the "User Information" section, enter your name and email address.
  2. In the "Server Information" section, enter the following settings:
    • "Incoming mail server" (IMAP): imap.gmail.com
    • "Outgoing mail server" (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
    • "User Name": your Gmail address
    • "Password": your Gmail password
  3. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure your Gmail account settings

  1. In the "Outgoing Server" section, select the checkbox next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  2. Select the checkbox next to "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  3. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Finish setting up your Gmail account

  1. Review your settings to ensure everything is correct.
  2. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Additional settings

  1. If you want to use Gmail's two-factor authentication, you'll need to generate an App Password and enter it in the "Password" field.
  2. If you want to use Gmail's IMAP settings, you can select the "IMAP" option in the "Server Information" section.
  3. If you want to use Gmail's POP settings, you can select the "POP3" option in the "Server Information" section.

Troubleshooting tips

  1. If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account, try checking your internet connection and ensuring that your Gmail account is set up correctly.
  2. If you're having trouble sending or receiving emails, try checking your Gmail account settings and ensuring that your account is set up correctly.
  3. If you're having trouble with two-factor authentication, try generating a new App Password and entering it in the "Password" field.