Gmail sync outlook 2018

To sync Gmail with Outlook 2018, 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 2018 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 2018 to connect to Gmail

  1. Open Outlook 2018 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 settings:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in Outlook.
    • Email Address: Your Gmail address.
    • Account Type: IMAP.
    • 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 2018 to sync with Gmail

  1. Go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account Settings" again.
  2. Select your Gmail account and click "Change."
  3. Under "More Settings," click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. In the "Incoming mail" section, select "IMAP" as the server type.
  5. In the "Outgoing mail" section, select "SMTP" as the server type.
  6. Make sure the "Use the same settings as my incoming mail server" checkbox is selected.
  7. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Sync your Gmail account with Outlook 2018

  1. Close and reopen Outlook 2018 to ensure the changes take effect.
  2. Your Gmail account should now be synced with Outlook 2018. You can check by sending an email from Outlook and receiving it in your Gmail account.

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