How to use gmail on apple mail

To use Gmail with Apple Mail on your Mac or iOS device, you'll need to set up your Gmail account as an IMAP account. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Setting up Gmail with Apple Mail on Mac:

1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
2. Go to Mail > Preferences > Accounts.
3. Click the + button at the bottom left corner to add a new account.
4. Select Other Mail Account and click Continue.
5. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
6. Select IMAP as the account type and click Continue.
7. Enter the following IMAP settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Username: your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
   • Password: your Gmail password
8. Click Create to save the account settings.

Setting up Gmail with Apple Mail on iOS:

1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
2. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
3. Tap Add Account.
4. Select Other and then Add Mail Account.
5. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
6. Select IMAP as the account type and tap Next.
7. Enter the following IMAP settings:
   • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Username: your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
   • Password: your Gmail password
8. Tap Save to save the account settings.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure you have 2-Step Verification (2SV) enabled for your Gmail account. If you don't have 2SV enabled, you can do so by going to your Google Account settings.
• If you're using 2SV, you'll need to generate an App Password for your Gmail account. You can do this by going to your Google Account settings > Security > Signing in to Google > App passwords.
• You may need to allow less secure apps to access your Gmail account. You can do this by going to your Google Account settings > Security > Less secure app access.
• If you're having trouble setting up your Gmail account with Apple Mail, try restarting your device or checking the Apple Support website for more troubleshooting steps.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your Gmail account with Apple Mail and start using it to send and receive emails on your Mac or iOS device.