How to get gmail on mac mail

To set up Gmail on Mac Mail, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using IMAP

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Click the + button at the bottom left corner to add a new account.
  4. Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
  6. Select IMAP as the account type and click Continue.
  7. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Username: your full Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: your Gmail password
  8. Click Create to create the account.

Method 2: Using POP

  1. Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
  2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
  3. Click the + button at the bottom left corner to add a new account.
  4. Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
  6. Select POP as the account type and click Continue.
  7. Enter the following POP settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: pop.gmail.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Username: your full Gmail address (e.g., [email protected])
    • Password: your Gmail password
  8. Click Create to create the account.

Additional Settings

  1. To enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Gmail account, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > Advanced and select Use SSL for both incoming and outgoing servers.
  2. To set up labels and filters in Mac Mail, go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts > Filters.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be set up on your Mac Mail.