Imap gmail settings iphone

To set up IMAP on your iPhone to access your Gmail account, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable IMAP on your Gmail account

  1. Log in to your Gmail account on a computer.
  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 IMAP on your iPhone

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars."
  3. Tap on "Add Account."
  4. Select "Other" and then "Add Mail Account."
  5. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  6. Tap "Next" and then "IMAP."
  7. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • Username: your full Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com)
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 993
  8. Tap "Next" and then "Save."

Step 3: Verify your IMAP settings

  1. Go back to the "Mail, Contacts, Calendars" settings.
  2. Tap on your Gmail account.
  3. Tap on "Account" and then "Advanced."
  4. Verify that the IMAP settings are correct:
    • IMAP Path Prefix: leave this blank
    • Use SSL: enabled
    • Authentication: Password
  5. Tap "Save."

Step 4: Set up your Gmail account on your iPhone

  1. Go back to the "Mail" app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on "Mailboxes" and then "Edit."
  3. Tap the "+" icon to add a new mailbox.
  4. Select "Other" and then "Add Mail Account."
  5. Enter your Gmail address and password.
  6. Tap "Next" and then "IMAP."
  7. Select the IMAP account you set up earlier.
  8. Tap "Save."

Your iPhone should now be set up to access your Gmail account using IMAP. You can check your email, send emails, and access your email folders using the IMAP protocol.