How to add apple mail to gmail

To add Apple Mail to Gmail, you'll need to set up IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) on your Gmail account and then configure Apple Mail to connect to your Gmail account using IMAP. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Step 1: Enable IMAP on your Gmail account

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Select the "Enable IMAP" radio button.
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Set up Apple Mail

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" > "Accounts."
  3. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner to create a new account.
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  6. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  7. Enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
  8. Click "Create" to create the account.

Step 3: Configure Apple Mail to connect to Gmail

  1. Go back to the "Accounts" preferences pane.
  2. Select your Gmail account and click the "Edit" button.
  3. In the "Account Information" section, enter the following settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
  4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Verify your account

  1. Apple Mail will try to connect to your Gmail account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, check your Gmail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled and that your password is correct.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account using Apple Mail.