Google mail outlook settings 2020

Here are the Google Mail (Gmail) settings for Outlook 2020:

Step 1: Set up Gmail account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook 2020 and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
  4. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Step 2: Configure Gmail settings in Outlook

  1. In the "Account Settings" window, click on the "More Settings" button.
  2. Go to the "Internet Calendars" tab and select "Yes" to allow Outlook to access your Gmail calendar.
  3. Go to the "Outgoing Server" tab and select "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  4. Select "Use same settings as my incoming mail server".
  5. Go to the "Advanced" tab and enter the following settings:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
    • Use SSL to connect: Yes
  6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 3: Enable IMAP and Less Secure Apps in Gmail

  1. Log in to your Gmail account and go to the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the upper right corner.
  2. Click on "See all settings".
  3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Select "Enable IMAP" and click "Save Changes".
  5. Go to the "Security" tab.
  6. Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" section and select "Turn on".
  7. Click "Save Changes".

Step 4: Test your Gmail account in Outlook

  1. Go back to Outlook 2020 and click on the "Send/Receive" button to synchronize your email accounts.
  2. Check your email account to ensure that you can send and receive emails successfully.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account in Outlook 2020. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to the official Microsoft support page for troubleshooting steps.