How to configure windows live mail for gmail

To configure Windows Live Mail to work with Gmail, you'll need to set up a new email account in Windows Live Mail and then configure the account settings to connect to your Gmail account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do that:

Step 1: Add a new email account in Windows Live Mail

1. Open Windows Live Mail and click on the "Accounts" button in the top menu bar.
2. Click on "Add an email account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next".
4. Enter your name and email address (your Gmail address) in the required fields.
5. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 2: Configure the account settings

1. In the "Server information" section, enter the following settings:
   • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
   • User name: your Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
   • Password: your Gmail password
2. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure the IMAP settings

1. In the "More settings" section, click on the "Advanced" tab.
2. Under "Incoming mail", select "IMAP" as the protocol.
3. Under "Outgoing mail", select "SMTP" as the protocol.
4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Configure the SMTP settings

1. In the "More settings" section, click on the "Outgoing server" tab.
2. Select "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication" and enter your Gmail address and password.
3. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 5: Test the connection

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

Tips and troubleshooting

• Make sure you have enabled IMAP access in your Gmail account settings. To do this, go to your Gmail account settings, click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab, and select "Enable IMAP".
• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your Gmail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled and that your password is correct.
• If you're still having trouble, try restarting Windows Live Mail and trying to connect again.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to configure Windows Live Mail to work with your Gmail account.