How to get gmail on mac mail
To set up Gmail on Mac Mail, follow these steps:
Method 1: Using IMAP
- Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Click the + button at the bottom left corner to add a new account.
- Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
- Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
- Select IMAP as the account type and click Continue.
- 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
- Click Create to create the account.
Method 2: Using POP
- Open Mac Mail on your Mac.
- Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
- Click the + button at the bottom left corner to add a new account.
- Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
- Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
- Select POP as the account type and click Continue.
- 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
- Click Create to create the account.
Additional Settings
- 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.
- 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.