Outlook incoming server for gmail

To set up Outlook to receive emails from Gmail, you'll need to configure the incoming mail server settings. Here are the 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: Configure Outlook's incoming mail server settings

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 settings:
   • Account name: Your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
   • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com.
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com.
   • User name: Your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
   • Password: Your Gmail password.
6. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.

Additional settings

• Port numbers:
  • IMAP: 993 (SSL) or 143 (TLS)
  • SMTP: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
• Authentication: Select "Normal password" or "OAuth2" if you want to use OAuth2 authentication.
• SSL/TLS: Select "SSL" or "TLS" depending on your preference.

Troubleshooting tips

• Make sure you've enabled IMAP in your Gmail account.
• Check that your Outlook account is set up correctly and that you're using the correct server settings.
• If you're still having issues, try restarting Outlook or checking the Outlook error logs for more information.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up Outlook to receive emails from your Gmail account using IMAP.