Gmail sync outlook 2013

To sync Gmail with Outlook 2013, you'll need to set up a few things. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have Outlook 2013 installed on your computer.
2. Ensure you have a Gmail account and are signed in to it.
3. Enable IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in your Gmail settings.

Step 1: Enable IMAP in Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
4. Select the "Enable IMAP" radio button.
5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Set up Outlook 2013 to connect to Gmail

1. Open Outlook 2013 and go to "File" > "Add Account."
2. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next."
3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next."
4. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in Outlook.
   • Email Address: Your Gmail address.
   • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing).
   • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
   • User Name: Your Gmail address.
   • Password: Your Gmail password.
5. Click "Next" and then "Finish."

Step 3: Configure Outlook 2013 to sync with Gmail

1. Go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account Settings" again.
2. Select your Gmail account and click "Change."
3. In the "Change Account" window, select "More Settings" and then "Advanced."
4. Under "Incoming mail server," select "IMAP" and enter "imap.gmail.com" in the "Incoming mail server" field.
5. Under "Outgoing mail server," select "SMTP" and enter "smtp.gmail.com" in the "Outgoing mail server" field.
6. Set the "Outgoing server requires authentication" checkbox to "Yes."
7. Click "OK" to close the "More Settings" window.
8. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 4: Sync your Gmail account with Outlook 2013

1. Outlook 2013 will now sync your Gmail account. You may see a progress bar or a notification indicating that the sync is in progress.
2. Once the sync is complete, you should see your Gmail emails, contacts, and calendar events in Outlook 2013.

Tips:

• Make sure you have the correct IMAP settings enabled in your Gmail account.
• If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password to use with Outlook 2013.
• You can adjust the sync settings in Outlook 2013 to control how often your Gmail account is synced.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully sync your Gmail account with Outlook 2013.