How do i add gmail to apple mail

To add your Gmail account to Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device, follow these steps:

On a Mac:

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Click the + button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  4. Select Other Mail Account.
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
  6. Click Continue.
  7. Select IMAP as the account type (this will allow you to access your Gmail inbox and send emails from Apple Mail).
  8. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Username: your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
    • Password: your Gmail password
  9. Click Create.

On an iOS device:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
  2. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
  3. Tap Add Account.
  4. Select Google.
  5. Enter your Gmail address and password.
  6. Tap Next.
  7. Select IMAP as the account type.
  8. Enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • Username: your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
    • Password: your Gmail password
  9. Tap Save.

Additional settings:

To access your Gmail inbox and send emails from Apple Mail, you may need to enable IMAP access in your Gmail settings. To do this:

  1. Log in to your Gmail account on a web browser.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select Settings.
  3. Scroll down to the Forwarding and POP/IMAP section.
  4. Select Enable IMAP.
  5. Click Save Changes.

After setting up your Gmail account in Apple Mail, you should be able to access your inbox, send emails, and receive notifications. If you encounter any issues, you can try restarting Apple Mail or checking your Gmail account settings.