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:
- Open the Gmail app on your Android device.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner.
- Tap "Settings" (gear icon).
- Scroll down to "Accounts" and tap on it.
- Tap "Add account" and select "Google".
- Sign in with your Gmail account credentials.
- Tap "Next" and then "Allow" to grant permissions.
- Choose the account you want to add to your mail app (e.g., Gmail).
- Tap "Next" and then "Done".
For iOS devices:
- Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
- Scroll down and tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
- Tap "Add Account" and select "Other".
- Select "IMAP" as the account type.
- Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password).
- Enter the following settings:
- Host Name: imap.gmail.com
- User Name: your Gmail address
- Password: your Gmail password
- Authentication: Password
- Tap "Next" and then "Save".
- Go back to the "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" settings and select your Gmail account.
- Tap "Account" and toggle "IMAP" to "On".
For Windows devices:
- Open the Mail app on your Windows device.
- Click on the "Settings" icon (gear icon) in the top right corner.
- Click on "Manage accounts" and then "Add account".
- Select "Other account" and then "IMAP".
- Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password).
- Enter the following settings:
- Server: imap.gmail.com
- Port: 993
- Username: your Gmail address
- Password: your Gmail password
- Authentication: Password
- Click "Next" and then "Finish".
For macOS devices:
- Open the Mail app on your macOS device.
- Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences".
- Click on "Accounts" and then "Add Account".
- Select "Other Mail Account" and then "IMAP".
- Enter your Gmail account credentials (username and password).
- Enter the following settings:
- Server: imap.gmail.com
- Port: 993
- Username: your Gmail address
- Password: your Gmail password
- Authentication: Password
- 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.