Google mail outlook imap

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To set up Google Mail (Gmail) to work with Outlook using IMAP, follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a Gmail account.
2. You have Outlook installed on your computer.
3. You have enabled IMAP in your Gmail settings.

Enabling 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."

Setting up Gmail in Outlook using IMAP:

1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
2. Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types."
3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next."
4. Enter your name, email address, and password.
5. In the "Server Information" section:
   • Server type: IMAP
   • Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Port: 993
   • Use SSL to connect: Yes
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Configuring Outlook to use IMAP:

1. In Outlook, go to the "File" menu and select "Account Settings."
2. Click on the "Account" tab and select your Gmail account.
3. Click on the "More Settings" button.
4. Go to the "Advanced" tab.
5. In the "Incoming mail" section, select "IMAP" as the server type.
6. In the "Outgoing mail" section, select "SMTP" as the server type.
7. Enter the following settings:
   • Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 587
   • Use SSL to connect: Yes
8. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure you have enabled IMAP in your Gmail settings.
• Check that your Outlook account is set up correctly and that you have entered the correct server settings.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try restarting Outlook or checking your internet connection.
• If you're still having issues, you can try using the Gmail app or a third-party email client to see if the problem persists.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Gmail account to work with Outlook using IMAP.