How do i add gmail to my mac mail

To add your Gmail account to your Mac's Mail app, follow these steps:

  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 "Google" from the list of available accounts.
  6. Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
  7. Click on "Continue".
  8. You will be redirected to the Google sign-in page. Enter your Gmail address and password again, and then click on "Next".
  9. 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
  10. Click on "Add Account".
  11. 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: