Outlook 2020 gmail activesync

A very specific question!

Outlook 2020 and Gmail can be configured to use ActiveSync, which allows you to synchronize your Gmail account with Outlook 2020 on your device. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you set it up:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Gmail account.
  2. You have Outlook 2020 installed on your device (Windows or macOS).
  3. You have enabled IMAP or POP3 access in your Gmail account settings.

Step 1: Enable IMAP or POP3 in Gmail

  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 "Enable IMAP" or "Enable POP3" and click "Save Changes."

Step 2: Configure Outlook 2020

  1. Open Outlook 2020 on your device.
  2. Go to "File" > "Add Account" > "Manual setup or additional server types."
  3. Select "Microsoft Exchange" and click "Next."
  4. Enter the following settings:
    • User Information:
      • Your Name: Your name as you want it to appear in Outlook.
      • Email Address: Your Gmail address.
    • Server Information:
      • Server: imap.gmail.com (for IMAP) or pop.gmail.com (for POP3).
      • Port: 993 (for IMAP) or 995 (for POP3).
    • Authentication:
      • Use the same username and password you use to log in to your Gmail account.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish."

Step 3: Configure ActiveSync

  1. Go to "File" > "Account Settings" > "Account Options."
  2. Under "Account Options," select "More Settings."
  3. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. Under "Use the following URL for ActiveSync," enter the following URL:
  5. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Synchronize your Gmail account with Outlook 2020

  1. Outlook 2020 will now synchronize your Gmail account with your device.
  2. You can check your Gmail account by clicking on the "Inbox" button in Outlook 2020.

That's it! You should now be able to use ActiveSync to synchronize your Gmail account with Outlook 2020.