How to foward a gmail account to apple mail

To forward a Gmail account to Apple Mail, you'll need to set up a forwarding rule in your Gmail account and then configure Apple Mail to receive the forwarded emails. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Set up a forwarding rule in Gmail

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. Click on "Add a forwarding address."
5. Enter your Apple Mail email address (the one you want to forward emails to).
6. Click "Next" and then "Add."
7. You'll receive a verification email at your Apple Mail address. Click on the verification link to confirm the forwarding address.

Step 2: Configure Apple Mail

1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device.
2. Go to "Mail" > "Preferences" (on Mac) or "Settings" > "Mail" (on iOS).
3. Click on "Accounts" and then select "Add Account" (on Mac) or "Add Mail Account" (on iOS).
4. Select "Other Mail Account" and click "Continue."
5. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Apple Mail account.
6. Click "Next" and then "Create."
7. Go back to the "Accounts" preferences and select your Apple Mail account.
8. Click on "Advanced" and then select "IMAP" as the account type.
9. Enter the following settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • User Name: your Apple Mail email address
   • Password: your Apple Mail password
10. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 3: Verify the forwarding

1. Send an email from another account to your Gmail address.
2. Wait for the email to be forwarded to your Apple Mail account.
3. Check your Apple Mail account to ensure the email has been received and forwarded successfully.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be forwarding emails to your Apple Mail account. If you encounter any issues, make sure to check your Gmail account settings and Apple Mail account settings to ensure everything is configured correctly.