How to add gmail account to mac mail app

To add a Gmail account to the Mac Mail app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app 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 on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Google" from the list of available account types.
  6. Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
  7. Click on "Continue".
  8. You will be redirected to the Google sign-in page. Enter your Gmail address and password again, and then click on "Next".
  9. You will be asked to grant permission to the Mail app to access your Gmail account. Click on "Allow" to grant permission.
  10. You will be taken back to the Mail app preferences window. Your Gmail account should now be listed under the "Accounts" tab.
  11. Click on the "Done" button to save your changes.

Alternatively, you can also add a Gmail account to the Mac Mail app by following these steps:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac.
  2. Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account".
  3. Select "Google" from the list of available account types.
  4. Enter your Gmail address and password in the respective fields.
  5. Click on "Continue".
  6. Follow the same steps as above to grant permission and add the account.

Once you've added your Gmail account to the Mac Mail app, you can access your Gmail inbox, compose new emails, and manage your email settings from within the app.