How to configure google mail in outlook 2016

To configure Google Mail in Outlook 2016, you'll need to set up an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites:

  1. Make sure you have a Google account and have enabled IMAP access in your Google account settings.
  2. Ensure that your Google account is not set to use 2-Step Verification (2SV) or App Passwords.

Step 1: Create a new account in Outlook 2016

  1. Open Outlook 2016 and go to File > Add Account.
  2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
  3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.

Step 2: Enter your Google Mail account settings

  1. In the Internet Email Settings window, enter the following information:
    • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in your email signature.
    • Email Address: Your Google Mail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
    • Account Type: Select POP or IMAP (IMAP is recommended for syncing email and calendar).
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com (port 993)
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com (port 587)
  2. Click Next.

Step 3: Enter your Google Mail login credentials

  1. Enter your Google Mail login credentials (username and password).
  2. Click Next.

Step 4: Verify your account settings

  1. Outlook will attempt to connect to your Google Mail account. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
  2. Click Finish to complete the setup process.

Additional settings:

  1. To enable SSL/TLS encryption, go to File > Account Settings > Account > More Settings > Advanced and select SSL for both incoming and outgoing servers.
  2. To set up your Google Calendar in Outlook, go to File > Account Settings > Account > More Settings > Calendar and select Google Calendar.

Troubleshooting tips:

  1. If you encounter issues with authentication, ensure that your Google account is not set to use 2SV or App Passwords.
  2. If you're unable to connect to your Google Mail account, check your account settings and ensure that IMAP access is enabled.
  3. If you're experiencing issues with sending emails, ensure that your outgoing server is set to smtp.gmail.com (port 587) and that you're using the correct login credentials.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure your Google Mail account in Outlook 2016. If you encounter any issues, feel free to ask!