Office 2016 outlook gmail

You're looking to set up Outlook 2016 to connect to your Gmail account. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so:

Prerequisites:

1. Make sure you have Outlook 2016 installed on your computer.
2. Ensure you have a Gmail account and know your login credentials.

Step 1: Add a new account in Outlook 2016

1. Open Outlook 2016 and click on the "File" tab.
2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
3. Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".

Step 2: Enter your Gmail account details

1. In the "User Information" section, enter your name and email address.
2. In the "Server Information" section, enter the following details:
   • "Incoming mail server" (IMAP): imap.gmail.com
   • "Outgoing mail server" (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
   • "User Name": your Gmail address (e.g., [your_email_address]@gmail.com)
   • "Password": your Gmail password
3. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 3: Configure the account settings

1. In the "Account Options" section, select the following options:
   • "Use the same settings as my incoming mail server"
   • "Use a secure connection (SSL/TLS) to connect to the outgoing mail server"
2. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Finish setting up the account

1. Review the account settings to ensure everything is correct.
2. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Troubleshooting tips:

• If you encounter issues connecting to your Gmail account, try enabling IMAP in your Gmail settings. To do this, go to your Gmail account settings, click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP", and select "Enable IMAP".
• If you're still having trouble, try restarting Outlook 2016 and re-entering your account settings.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account using Outlook 2016.