Incoming mail server gmail outlook

To set up an incoming mail server for Gmail using Outlook, 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 your Outlook account

1. Open Outlook and go to "File" > "Account Settings" (or "Accounts" in Outlook 2019).
2. Click on "New" to create a new email account.
3. Select "Manual setup or additional server types" and click "Next."
4. Select "Internet Email" and click "Next."
5. Enter the following information:
   • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in emails.
   • Email Address: Your Gmail address.
   • Account Type: Select "POP" or "IMAP" (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails).
   • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
   • User Name: Your Gmail address.
   • Password: Your Gmail password.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Step 3: Configure your Outlook account

1. Go to "File" > "Account Settings" (or "Accounts" in Outlook 2019).
2. Select your Gmail account and click "Change."
3. In the "Change Account" window, select "More Settings" and then click "Advanced."
4. In the "Advanced" tab, select "Use the following type of encrypted connection" and select "TLS" or "SSL" depending on your preference.
5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Troubleshooting tips

• Make sure you've enabled IMAP in your Gmail account and that your Outlook account is set up correctly.
• If you're having trouble connecting, try checking your Gmail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled and that your password is correct.
• If you're still having issues, try restarting Outlook or checking for any updates to your Outlook software.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up your incoming mail server for Gmail using Outlook.