How to set up windoiws mail with gmail

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

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. Select the "Enable IMAP" radio button.
5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Set up Windows Mail

1. Open Windows Mail on your Windows 10 device.
2. Click on "Accounts" in the left sidebar.
3. Click on "Add account" and select "Email" from the dropdown menu.
4. Enter your Gmail address and password.
5. Click "Next" and then "Connect."

Step 3: Configure IMAP settings

1. In the "Account settings" window, select "IMAP" as the account type.
2. Enter the following IMAP settings:
   • Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Port: 993
   • Username: Your Gmail address
   • Password: Your Gmail password
   • Authentication: Normal password
3. Click "Next" and then "Connect."

Step 4: Configure SMTP settings

1. In the "Account settings" window, select "SMTP" as the account type.
2. Enter the following SMTP settings:
   • Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 587
   • Username: Your Gmail address
   • Password: Your Gmail password
   • Authentication: Normal password
3. Click "Next" and then "Connect."

Step 5: Verify your account

1. Windows Mail will attempt to connect to your Gmail account using the IMAP and SMTP settings you entered.
2. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message and your Gmail account will be added to Windows Mail.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• Make sure you have enabled IMAP in your Gmail account settings.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your Gmail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled.
• If you're still having trouble, try restarting Windows Mail and trying again.
• If you're using a firewall or antivirus software, make sure it's not blocking the connection to Gmail.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account using Windows Mail.