How to link gmail to iphone mail

To link your Gmail account to the iPhone's Mail app, follow these steps:

Method 1: Using IMAP

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
3. Tap on "Add Account".
4. Select "Other" and then "Add Mail Account".
5. Enter your name, email address, and password.
6. Tap "Next" and then select "IMAP" as the account type.
7. Enter the following IMAP settings:
   • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
   • User Name: your Gmail address
   • Password: your Gmail password
   • Port: 993
8. Tap "Next" and then "Save".
9. Go back to the "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" screen and tap on your Gmail account.
10. Tap on "Account" and then "Advanced".
11. Under "Incoming Mail Server", make sure "IMAP" is selected.
12. Under "Outgoing Mail Server", select "SMTP" and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 587

Method 2: Using POP

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
3. Tap on "Add Account".
4. Select "Other" and then "Add Mail Account".
5. Enter your name, email address, and password.
6. Tap "Next" and then select "POP" as the account type.
7. Enter the following POP settings:
   • Host Name: pop.gmail.com
   • User Name: your Gmail address
   • Password: your Gmail password
   • Port: 995
8. Tap "Next" and then "Save".
9. Go back to the "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" screen and tap on your Gmail account.
10. Tap on "Account" and then "Advanced".
11. Under "Incoming Mail Server", make sure "POP" is selected.
12. Under "Outgoing Mail Server", select "SMTP" and enter the following settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 587

Note: If you're using 2-Step Verification (2SV) with your Gmail account, you'll need to generate an App Password and use it instead of your regular password.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure you have the latest version of the Gmail app installed on your iPhone.
• If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account, try restarting your iPhone or checking your internet connection.
• You can also set up your Gmail account on your iPhone using the Gmail app itself. To do this, open the Gmail app, tap on the three horizontal lines (menu icon), and select "Settings". Then, tap on "Add account" and follow the prompts to set up your account.