Incoming mail server for gmail on ipad

To set up the incoming mail server for Gmail on your iPad, you'll need to configure your email client to use Gmail's IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Enable IMAP in your Gmail account

  1. Log in to your Gmail account on a computer or mobile device.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
  4. Select the "Enable IMAP" radio button.
  5. Click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Configure your iPad's email client

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPad.
  2. Tap on "Mail, Contacts, Calendars."
  3. Tap on "Add Account."
  4. Select "Other" as the email provider.
  5. Tap on "Add Mail Account."
  6. Enter your name, email address, and password.
  7. Tap "Next" and then "Save."

Step 3: Configure IMAP settings

  1. Tap on the "Account" button next to your Gmail account.
  2. Tap on "IMAP."
  3. Enter the following IMAP settings:
    • Host Name: imap.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 993
  4. Tap "Next" and then "Save."

Step 4: Configure SMTP settings (optional)

If you want to send emails from your iPad using your Gmail account, you'll need to configure the SMTP settings. Here's how:

  1. Tap on the "Account" button next to your Gmail account.
  2. Tap on "SMTP."
  3. Enter the following SMTP settings:
    • Host Name: smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Gmail address
    • Password: your Gmail password
    • Port: 587
  4. Tap "Next" and then "Save."

That's it! Your iPad should now be configured to use Gmail's IMAP settings. You can check your email by opening the Mail app on your iPad.