How to add gmail to your mail app

To add Gmail to your mail app, you'll need to set up an IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

For Android devices:

  1. Open the Gmail app on your Android device.
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner.
  3. Tap "Settings" (gear icon).
  4. Scroll down to "Accounts" and tap on it.
  5. Tap "Add account" and select "Google".
  6. Sign in with your Gmail account credentials.
  7. Tap "Next" and then "Allow" to grant permissions.
  8. Choose the account you want to add to your mail app (e.g., Gmail).
  9. Tap "Next" and then "Done".

For iOS devices:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
  2. Scroll down and tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
  3. Tap "Add Account" and select "Other".
  4. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  5. Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password).
  6. Enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Authentication: Password
  7. Tap "Next" and then "Save".
  8. Go back to the "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" settings and select your Gmail account.
  9. Tap "Account" and toggle "IMAP" to "On".

For Windows devices:

  1. Open the Mail app on your Windows device.
  2. Click on the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the top right corner.
  3. Click on "Manage accounts" and then "Add account".
  4. Select "Other account" and then "IMAP".
  5. Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password).
  6. Enter the following settings:
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Authentication: Password
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

For macOS devices:

  1. Open the Mail app on your macOS device.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
  3. Click on "Accounts" and then "Add Account".
  4. Select "Other Mail Account" and then "IMAP".
  5. Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password).
  6. Enter the following settings:
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Username: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Authentication: Password
  7. Click "Continue" and then "Create".

After setting up your Gmail account in your mail app, you should be able to access your Gmail inbox and send emails using the app.