How do i add gmail to my apple mail account

To add your Gmail account to your Apple Mail account, follow these steps:

Method 1: Add Gmail account using Mail app on Mac

1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Comma).
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter your Gmail address and password.
7. Click "Continue".
8. Select "IMAP" as the account type (this will allow you to access your Gmail inbox and send emails from your Mac).
9. Click "Sign in" to authenticate your account.
10. You will be asked to allow access to your Gmail account. Click "Allow" to grant permission.
11. Click "Done" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Add Gmail account using Mail app on iPhone/iPad

1. Open the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the "Mail" icon in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Tap on "Accounts" (or "Add Account" on older iOS versions).
4. Tap on "Other" (or "Add Mail Account" on older iOS versions).
5. Enter your Gmail address and password.
6. Tap "Next" to continue.
7. Select "IMAP" as the account type (this will allow you to access your Gmail inbox and send emails from your device).
8. Tap "Sign in" to authenticate your account.
9. You will be asked to allow access to your Gmail account. Tap "Allow" to grant permission.
10. Tap "Save" to complete the setup process.

Additional settings

After adding your Gmail account to your Apple Mail account, you may want to adjust some settings to customize your experience:

• Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > [Your Gmail Account] > Advanced to adjust settings such as the incoming and outgoing mail servers, port numbers, and authentication settings.
• You can also set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Gmail account to add an extra layer of security.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be added to your Apple Mail account, and you should be able to access your Gmail inbox and send emails from your device.