How to add gmail account to apple mail

To add a Gmail account to Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device, follow these steps:

On a Mac:

1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter your Gmail address and password in the required fields.
7. Click "Continue".
8. Select "IMAP" as the account type (this will allow you to access your Gmail inbox and send emails from Apple Mail).
9. Enter the following settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • User Name: your Gmail address
   • Password: your Gmail password
10. Click "Create" to add the account.

On an iOS device:

1. Open the "Settings" app on your iOS device.
2. Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
3. Tap on "Add Account".
4. Select "Google" from the list of available accounts.
5. Enter your Gmail address and password in the required fields.
6. Tap "Next".
7. Select "IMAP" as the account type (this will allow you to access your Gmail inbox and send emails from Apple Mail).
8. Enter the following settings:
   • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
   • Username: your Gmail address
   • Password: your Gmail password
9. Tap "Save" to add the account.

Additional settings:

• If you want to access your Gmail contacts and calendar, make sure to enable the "Contacts" and "Calendar" options in the "Accounts" preferences on your Mac or iOS device.
• 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 the Apple Mail settings.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be added to Apple Mail, and you should be able to access your inbox, send emails, and use other Gmail features from within Apple Mail.