How to connect gmail to iphone mail app
To connect your Gmail account to the iPhone's Mail app, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Gmail App
- Open the Gmail app on your iPhone.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top left corner.
- Tap "Settings" (gear icon).
- Scroll down and tap "Add account".
- Select "Google" as the account type.
- Enter your Gmail address and password.
- Tap "Next" and then "Sign in".
- Grant the necessary permissions to access your Gmail account.
- Tap "Allow" to allow the app to access your account.
- You will be redirected to the Gmail app's settings page. Tap "Done" to complete the setup.
Method 2: Using the iPhone's Mail App
- Open the Mail app on your iPhone.
- Tap the "Mail" button in the top left corner to go to the inbox.
- Tap the "Accounts" button (looks like a person icon) in the top right corner.
- Tap "Add Account".
- Select "Other" as the account type.
- Enter your Gmail address and password.
- Tap "Next" and then "Sign in".
- Grant the necessary permissions to access your Gmail account.
- Tap "Allow" to allow the app to access your account.
- You will be redirected to the Mail app's settings page. Tap "Done" to complete the setup.
Additional Steps
- If you want to sync your Gmail contacts, go to the Mail app's settings page and toggle on "Contacts" under the "Accounts" section.
- If you want to sync your Gmail calendar, go to the Mail app's settings page and toggle on "Calendar" under the "Accounts" section.
- You can also set up multiple Gmail accounts on your iPhone by repeating the above steps.
That's it! Your Gmail account should now be connected to the iPhone's Mail app.