How to add gmail account to mail on mac

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

  1. Open Mail on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your name and email address in the required fields.
  7. Click on "Continue".
  8. Enter your Gmail account password and click on "Sign in".
  9. Mail will ask you to allow access to your Gmail account. Click on "Allow" to grant access.
  10. You will be asked to select the type of account you want to set up. Choose "IMAP" or "POP" depending on your preference.
  11. 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
  12. Click on "Create" to add the account.
  13. Mail will verify the account settings and then you will see your Gmail account listed in the Accounts tab.

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

  1. Open Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "Add Account" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Enter your name and email address in the required fields.
  5. Click on "Continue".
  6. Enter your Gmail account password and click on "Sign in".
  7. Follow the same steps as above to set up the account.

Note: If you are 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.