How to set up gmail on windows live mail

To set up Gmail on Windows Live Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a new email account in Windows Live Mail

1. Open Windows Live Mail on your computer.
2. Click on "Email" in the top menu bar and select "Add a new email account".
3. Click on "Manual setup or additional server types" and then click "Next".
4. Select "POP" or "IMAP" as the account type (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).

Step 2: Enter your Gmail account settings

1. In the "Account name" field, enter your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
2. In the "Password" field, enter your Gmail password.
3. In the "POP3 Server" field, enter pop.gmail.com (or pop.googlemail.com if you're using the old Gmail address).
4. In the "POP3 Port" field, enter 995.
5. In the "SMTP Server" field, enter smtp.gmail.com (or smtp.googlemail.com if you're using the old Gmail address).
6. In the "SMTP Port" field, enter 587.
7. Check the box next to "This server requires a secure connection (SSL)".

Step 3: Configure additional settings (optional)

1. If you want to use IMAP instead of POP, select "IMAP" as the account type in Step 1.
2. If you want to use a different port for IMAP, enter it in the "IMAP Port" field.
3. If you want to use a different port for SMTP, enter it in the "SMTP Port" field.

Step 4: Finish setting up your email account

1. Click "Next" to continue.
2. Windows Live Mail will test your email account settings. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
3. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Troubleshooting tips

• If you're having trouble setting up your Gmail account, try checking the Gmail settings to ensure that "Less secure app access" is enabled. You can do this by going to your Gmail account settings, clicking on "Security" and then selecting "Less secure app access".
• If you're still having trouble, try using the "Test email account" feature in Windows Live Mail to see if it can connect to your Gmail account.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, try temporarily disabling it to see if it's blocking the connection.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be set up on Windows Live Mail.