How to add g mail to windows mail

To add a Gmail account to Windows Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Add Gmail account using Windows Mail settings

1. Open Windows Mail on your computer.
2. Click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear or cog) in the top right corner of the window.
3. Click on "Accounts" from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on "Add account" and select "Email" from the list of options.
5. Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
6. Click on "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Method 2: Add Gmail account using Windows Mail's built-in Gmail setup

1. Open Windows Mail on your computer.
2. Click on the "Accounts" button in the top right corner of the window.
3. Click on "Add account" and select "Gmail" from the list of options.
4. Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
5. Click on "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Additional settings

After adding your Gmail account to Windows Mail, you may need to configure some additional settings to ensure that your emails are synced 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 two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an app password and use that instead of your regular password.
• You may need to configure your Gmail account's IMAP settings to allow Windows Mail to access your emails. To do this, go to your Gmail account settings, click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab, and enable IMAP access.

Troubleshooting tips

If you encounter any issues while adding your Gmail account to Windows Mail, here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Check that your Gmail account is set up correctly and that you're using the correct login credentials.
• Make sure that your Windows Mail is updated to the latest version.
• Try restarting Windows Mail and then re-adding your Gmail account.
• If you're still having issues, try using a different email client or app to access your Gmail account.