How does apple mail work with gmail

Apple Mail and Gmail can work together in several ways, allowing you to access and manage your Gmail account from within Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device. Here are some ways they can interact:

  1. IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) integration: Apple Mail can connect to your Gmail account using IMAP, which allows you to access your Gmail inbox, send and receive emails, and manage your email folders. To set up IMAP in Apple Mail, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click on the "Account Information" tab. Then, select "IMAP" as the account type and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
  2. POP (Post Office Protocol) integration: Apple Mail can also connect to your Gmail account using POP, which allows you to download emails from your Gmail account to your local device. To set up POP in Apple Mail, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click on the "Account Information" tab. Then, select "POP" as the account type and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: pop.gmail.com
    • Port: 995
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
  3. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) integration: Apple Mail can use your Gmail account's SMTP server to send emails. To set up SMTP in Apple Mail, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click on the "Account Information" tab. Then, select "SMTP" as the account type and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 587
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
  4. Two-factor authentication (2FA): If you have 2FA enabled on your Gmail account, you'll need to generate an App Password in your Google Account settings and use it in Apple Mail instead of your regular Gmail password.
  5. Labels and folders: Apple Mail can sync your Gmail labels and folders, allowing you to access and manage them from within Apple Mail. To set up label and folder syncing, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts, select your Gmail account, and click on the "Label" tab.
  6. Push notifications: Apple Mail can receive push notifications from your Gmail account, allowing you to stay up-to-date with new emails and notifications.

By setting up these integrations, you can use Apple Mail to access and manage your Gmail account, including sending and receiving emails, managing labels and folders, and receiving push notifications.