Google email incoming server

Here are the steps to set up an incoming email server in Google:

Step 1: Enable IMAP

  1. Log in to your Google account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Click on the "Enable IMAP" button.

Step 2: Find Your Incoming Server Settings

  1. Go to the Google Account settings page.
  2. Scroll down to the "Account permissions" section.
  3. Click on the "Manage permissions" button.
  4. Scroll down to the "Email" section.
  5. Click on the "Show advanced settings" link.
  6. Scroll down to the "Incoming mail (IMAP)" section.
  7. Note down the following settings:
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • SSL/TLS: Yes
    • Username: Your full Google email address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
    • Password: Your Google account password

Step 3: Set Up Your Email Client

  1. Open your email client (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, etc.).
  2. Go to the settings or preferences section.
  3. Look for the "Incoming Mail Server" or "IMAP" settings.
  4. Enter the following settings:
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • SSL/TLS: Yes
    • Username: Your full Google email address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
    • Password: Your Google account password
  5. Save your changes.

That's it! Your incoming email server should now be set up in Google.