How to link round cube mail to gmail

Roundcube is a popular web-based email client, and linking it to your Gmail account is a great way to access your Gmail inbox from within Roundcube. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you link Roundcube to your Gmail account:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Gmail account.
  2. You have access to your Roundcube webmail account.
  3. You have the necessary permissions to configure your Roundcube settings.

Step 1: Enable IMAP in your Gmail account

  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. Enable IMAP by selecting the "Enable IMAP" checkbox.
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Configure Roundcube to use IMAP

  1. Log in to your Roundcube webmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "Settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "IMAP" section.
  4. Enter the following settings:
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Encryption: SSL/TLS
    • Username: your Gmail address (e.g., [your_email_address]@gmail.com)
    • Password: your Gmail password
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 3: Configure Roundcube to use your Gmail account

  1. In the Roundcube settings, scroll down to the "Accounts" section.
  2. Click on the "Add account" button.
  3. Select "IMAP" as the account type.
  4. Enter the following settings:
    • Account name: your Gmail address (e.g., [your_email_address]@gmail.com)
    • Username: your Gmail address (e.g., [your_email_address]@gmail.com)
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Server: imap.gmail.com
    • Port: 993
    • Encryption: SSL/TLS
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 4: Verify your Roundcube settings

  1. Log out of Roundcube and log back in.
  2. Check your Roundcube inbox to ensure that your Gmail account is properly linked.
  3. You should see your Gmail emails listed in your Roundcube inbox.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail inbox from within Roundcube. If you encounter any issues, you can refer to the Roundcube documentation or seek help from your web hosting provider or email administrator.