How to use gmail mail fetcher

Gmail Mail Fetcher is a feature in Gmail that allows you to retrieve emails from other email accounts and have them delivered to your Gmail inbox. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Gmail Mail Fetcher:

Prerequisites:

1. You need to have a Gmail account.
2. You need to have access to the email account you want to fetch emails from (e.g., POP3 or IMAP account).

Step 1: Enable Mail Fetcher in Gmail

1. Log in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on the "Accounts and Import" tab.
5. Click on the "Add a POP3 mail account you own" or "Add a non-Gmail account" button.
6. Click on the "Next" button.

Step 2: Enter the Email Account Details

1. Enter the email address of the account you want to fetch emails from.
2. Enter the POP3 or IMAP server settings for the account. You can usually find these settings in your email provider's settings or documentation.
3. Enter the username and password for the account.
4. Click on the "Add account" button.

Step 3: Configure the Fetching Settings

1. Choose the frequency at which you want Gmail to fetch emails from the account. You can choose from "Every 10 minutes", "Every 30 minutes", "Every hour", or "Manually".
2. Choose the label you want to apply to the fetched emails. You can choose from existing labels or create a new one.
3. Click on the "Save Changes" button.

Step 4: Verify the Fetching Settings

1. Go back to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
2. Click on the "Check mail now" button to verify that the fetching settings are working correctly.
3. Check your Gmail inbox to see if the fetched emails are being delivered correctly.

Tips and Considerations:

• Make sure you have the correct POP3 or IMAP server settings for the account you're trying to fetch emails from.
• Be aware that fetching emails from another account may cause issues with the account's spam filters or other settings.
• You may need to configure the email account's settings to allow POP3 or IMAP access.
• You can only fetch emails from accounts that support POP3 or IMAP protocols.
• You can only fetch emails from accounts that are not already connected to your Gmail account using IMAP.

By following these steps, you should be able to use Gmail Mail Fetcher to retrieve emails from other email accounts and have them delivered to your Gmail inbox.