How to link doe mail to gmail

Linking your Dropbox account to Gmail allows you to access and manage your Dropbox files directly from your Gmail inbox. Here's a step-by-step guide to link your Dropbox account to Gmail:

Method 1: Linking Dropbox to Gmail using the Dropbox website

1. Log in to your Dropbox account on the Dropbox website.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Linked accounts" section and click on "Link account".
4. Select "Gmail" from the list of available services.
5. Enter your Gmail login credentials to authorize the connection.
6. Click "Link account" to complete the linking process.

Method 2: Linking Dropbox to Gmail using the Gmail settings

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page and select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
4. Click on the "Enable IMAP" button to enable IMAP access for your Gmail account.
5. Scroll down to the "Other" tab.
6. Click on the "Add a custom from address" button.
7. Enter your Dropbox email address (e.g., [yourname]@dropbox.com) and click "Add".
8. You will be redirected to the Dropbox website to authorize the connection.
9. Enter your Dropbox login credentials to complete the linking process.

What happens after linking Dropbox to Gmail?

After linking your Dropbox account to Gmail, you'll be able to:

• Access your Dropbox files directly from your Gmail inbox.
• Send files from your Gmail inbox to your Dropbox account.
• Receive files from your Dropbox account in your Gmail inbox.
• Use the "Attach from Dropbox" feature to attach files from your Dropbox account to your Gmail emails.

Note: Make sure you have a Dropbox account and a Gmail account to link them. Also, ensure that your Dropbox account is set to allow external access to your files.