How to add a gmail account to windows mail
To add a Gmail account to Windows Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Add Gmail account using Windows Mail settings
- Open Windows Mail by searching for it in the Start menu or by clicking on the Mail app in the Start menu.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear icon) in the top right corner of the window.
- Click on "Accounts" from the drop-down menu.
- Click on "Add account" and select "Google" from the list of available email providers.
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "Next".
- Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., IMAP or POP3) and click "Next".
- Choose the folders you want to sync and click "Next".
- Review the account settings and click "Finish" to complete the setup.
Method 2: Add Gmail account using Windows Mail account settings
- Open Windows Mail and click on the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add account" and select "Google" from the list of available email providers.
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "Next".
- Select the type of account you want to add (e.g., IMAP or POP3) and click "Next".
- Choose the folders you want to sync and click "Next".
- Review the account settings and click "Finish" to complete the setup.
Additional settings
After adding your Gmail account to Windows Mail, you may need to configure some additional settings to ensure that your emails sync correctly. Here are some tips:
- Make sure that your Gmail account is set to allow less secure apps to access your account. You can do this by going to your Google Account settings and enabling the "Less secure app access" option.
- If you're using IMAP, make sure that your Gmail account is set to use IMAP. You can do this by going to your Google Account settings and enabling the "IMAP access" option.
- If you're having trouble syncing your emails, try restarting Windows Mail or checking your internet connection.