How do i add gmail to my mac mail
To add your Gmail account to your Mac's Mail app, follow these steps:
- Open the Mail app on your Mac.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
- Click on the "Accounts" tab.
- Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Select "Google" from the list of available accounts.
- Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
- Click on "Continue".
- You will be redirected to the Google sign-in page. Enter your Gmail address and password again, and then click on "Next".
- Select the type of account you want to add:
- If you want to add your Gmail account as an IMAP account, select "IMAP" and enter the following settings:
- Server: imap.gmail.com
- Port: 993
- Username: your Gmail address
- Password: your Gmail password
- If you want to add your Gmail account as a POP account, select "POP" and enter the following settings:
- Server: pop.gmail.com
- Port: 995
- Username: your Gmail address
- Password: your Gmail password
- If you want to add your Gmail account as an IMAP account, select "IMAP" and enter the following settings:
- Click on "Add Account".
- Your Gmail account should now be added to your Mac's Mail app. You can access your Gmail inbox, compose new emails, and manage your account settings from within the Mail app.
Note: 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.
Also, if you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account, make sure that:
- Your Gmail account is set up to allow less secure apps to access your account. You can do this by going to your Google Account settings, clicking on "Security", and selecting "Less secure app access" under the "Signing in to Google" section.
- Your Mac's Mail app is configured to use the correct server settings for your Gmail account. You can check the server settings by going to the "Accounts" tab in Mail preferences and clicking on the "Edit" button next to your Gmail account.