Google mail in outlook
You want to know how to set up Google Mail (Gmail) in Outlook!
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you connect your Gmail account to Outlook:
Method 1: Using IMAP
- Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
- Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
- Choose Internet Email and click Next.
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- In the Server Information section, select IMAP as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
- Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
- Click Next and then Finish.
Method 2: Using POP
- Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
- Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
- Choose Internet Email and click Next.
- Enter your name, email address, and password.
- In the Server Information section, select POP as the account type.
- Enter the following settings:
- Incoming mail server: pop.gmail.com
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
- Port: 110 (POP) or 587 (SMTP)
- Click Next and then Finish.
Additional Settings
- To enable less secure apps to access your Gmail account, go to your Google Account settings > Security > Less secure app access and toggle it on.
- If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password and use it instead of your regular password.
That's it! Your Gmail account should now be connected to Outlook. You can access your Gmail inbox, send and receive emails, and manage your account settings within Outlook.