How to configure gmail in windows live mail 2012

To configure Gmail in Windows Live Mail 2012, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new email account

1. Open Windows Live Mail 2012 and click on "Email" in the top menu bar.
2. Click on "Accounts" and then "Add an email account".
3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next".
4. Choose "POP" or "IMAP" as the account type (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
5. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 2: Enter your Gmail account settings

1. In the "Account name" field, enter your name as you want it to appear in the "From" field of your emails.
2. In the "Email address" field, enter your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
3. In the "Password" field, enter your Gmail password.
4. In the "POP3 Server" field, enter "pop.gmail.com" (without quotes).
5. In the "POP3 Port" field, enter "995" (without quotes).
6. Check the box next to "This server requires a secure connection (SSL)".
7. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure the outgoing server settings

1. In the "Outgoing mail server" field, enter "smtp.gmail.com" (without quotes).
2. In the "Outgoing mail port" field, enter "587" (without quotes).
3. Check the box next to "This server requires a secure connection (TLS)".
4. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Review and finish

1. Review your settings to ensure everything is correct.
2. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Additional tips:

• Make sure to enable IMAP or POP access in your Gmail account settings. To do this, go to your Gmail account settings, click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP", and select "Enable IMAP" or "Enable POP".
• If you're 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 in Windows Live Mail.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account, try checking your Gmail account settings to ensure that IMAP or POP access is enabled, and that your account is not blocked from accessing the account from a third-party app.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be configured in Windows Live Mail 2012.