How to make gmail toupdate it's mail in outlook mail

To sync Gmail with Outlook, you'll need to set up a few things. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you update Gmail in Outlook:

Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in Gmail setup

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types."
  3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next."
  4. Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "Next."
  5. Select "IMAP" as the account type and click "Next."
  6. Enter the following settings:
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
    • Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Method 2: Using Outlook's Gmail add-in

  1. Open Outlook and go to the "File" menu.
  2. Click on "Manage Add-ins" and select "Go" next to "COM Add-ins."
  3. Click "Add" and select "Browse" to find the Gmail add-in file (usually located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office16\AddIns\Gmail.xml).
  4. Click "OK" to install the add-in.
  5. Restart Outlook.
  6. Go to the "File" menu and click on "Account Settings."
  7. Select "Gmail" from the list of accounts and click "Edit."
  8. Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "OK."

Additional steps to update Gmail in Outlook

  1. Make sure you have the latest version of Outlook and the Gmail add-in installed.
  2. Check your Gmail settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled. Go to Gmail settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Enable IMAP.
  3. If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with Gmail, you may need to generate an App Password and use it instead of your regular password in Outlook.
  4. If you're experiencing issues with syncing, try restarting Outlook or checking the Outlook error logs for more information.

By following these steps, you should be able to update Gmail in Outlook and start syncing your emails, contacts, and calendar events between the two platforms.