How to configure gmail pop3 in windows live mail

To configure Gmail POP3 in Windows Live Mail, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable POP3 in your Gmail account

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
3. Go to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
4. Select the "Enable POP for all mail" option.
5. Choose the "Keep Gmail's copy in the inbox" option.
6. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Configure Windows Live Mail

1. Open Windows Live Mail.
2. Click on "Email" in the top menu bar and select "Accounts."
3. Click on "Add a new email account."
4. Select "POP3" as the account type.
5. Enter the following settings:
   • Account name: Your name (e.g., John Doe)
   • Email address: Your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
   • POP3 server: pop.gmail.com
   • POP3 username: Your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
   • POP3 password: Your Gmail password
   • SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com
   • SMTP username: Your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
   • SMTP password: Your Gmail password
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Set up the account

1. Windows Live Mail will now try to connect to your Gmail account using the POP3 settings.
2. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a confirmation message indicating that the account has been set up successfully.
3. You can now access your Gmail account in Windows Live Mail and send and receive emails as usual.

Tips and considerations

• Make sure to enable POP3 in your Gmail account before configuring it in Windows Live Mail.
• 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.
• POP3 is a less secure protocol than IMAP, so you may want to consider using IMAP instead if you're concerned about security.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account in Windows Live Mail, try checking the Gmail account settings to ensure that POP3 is enabled and that the account is not blocked.