How do u use gmail with windows live mail

You can use Gmail with Windows Live Mail by setting up a POP3 or IMAP account in Windows Live Mail. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Method 1: Using POP3

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to "File" > "Add account".
  2. Select "Email account" and click "Next".
  3. Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "Next".
  4. Select "POP3" as the account type and enter the following settings:
    • Incoming mail server: pop.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 110 (for incoming) and 587 (for outgoing)
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using IMAP

  1. Open Windows Live Mail and go to "File" > "Add account".
  2. Select "Email account" and click "Next".
  3. Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "Next".
  4. Select "IMAP" as the account type and enter the following settings:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 993 (for incoming) and 587 (for outgoing)
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Additional settings

  1. To enable less secure apps to access your Gmail account, go to your Google Account settings and toggle the switch next to "Less secure app access" to the "On" position.
  2. To allow Windows Live Mail to access your Gmail account, you may need to allow "Less secure apps" to access your account. You can do this by going to your Google Account settings, clicking on "Security", and then clicking on "Less secure app access".
  3. 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 in Windows Live Mail.

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