How to add gmail in windows live mail

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

Step 1: Set up your Gmail account

Before you start, make sure you have a Gmail account set up and you're able to access it.

Step 2: Open Windows Live Mail

Open Windows Live Mail on your computer. If you don't have it installed, you can download it from the Microsoft website.

Step 3: Click on "Accounts"

In the top menu bar, click on "Accounts" (or "Email Accounts" in older versions of Windows Live Mail).

Step 4: Click on "Add a new email account"

In the "Accounts" window, click on "Add a new email account" (or "New" in older versions).

Step 5: Select "Manual setup or additional server types"

In the "Add a new email account" window, select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".

Step 6: Choose "POP3" or "IMAP"

Choose whether you want to use POP3 or IMAP to connect to your Gmail account. POP3 is a simpler protocol, while IMAP allows you to access your emails from multiple devices. For most users, IMAP is recommended.

Step 7: Enter your Gmail account settings

Enter the following settings:

• Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
• Email Address: Your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected]).
• POP3 Server: pop.gmail.com (for POP3) or imap.gmail.com (for IMAP).
• Port: 995 (for POP3) or 993 (for IMAP).
• Username: Your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected]).
• Password: Your Gmail password.

Step 8: Click "Next" and then "Finish"

Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 9: Configure your Gmail account settings

In the "Accounts" window, click on your Gmail account and then click on "Properties". In the "Properties" window, you can configure additional settings, such as the email client's name and the default email account.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be set up in Windows Live Mail. You can start sending and receiving emails using your Gmail account.