Ryerson gmail imap vs
Ryerson University students and staff have a few options for accessing their Gmail accounts using IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol). Here are a few:
Option 1: Ryerson Gmail (imap.gmail.com)
- Server: imap.gmail.com
- Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your Ryerson Gmail username (e.g., [yourname]@ryerson.ca)
- Password: Your Ryerson Gmail password
This is the default IMAP setting for Ryerson Gmail accounts. You can use any IMAP client, such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, or Apple Mail, to connect to your Ryerson Gmail account using these settings.
Option 2: Google Apps IMAP (imap.gmail.com)
- Server: imap.gmail.com
- Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your Ryerson Gmail username (e.g., [yourname]@ryerson.ca)
- Password: Your Ryerson Gmail password
This option is similar to the first one, but it uses the Google Apps IMAP server instead of the Ryerson-specific server. You can use this setting if you prefer to use the Google Apps IMAP server.
Option 3: Microsoft Exchange IMAP (outlook.office365.com)
- Server: outlook.office365.com
- Port: 993 (SSL/TLS)
- Username: Your Ryerson Gmail username (e.g., [yourname]@ryerson.ca)
- Password: Your Ryerson Gmail password
This option is for those who want to use Microsoft Outlook or another IMAP client to access their Ryerson Gmail account. You'll need to set up your account as an Exchange account, and then configure the IMAP settings.
Important notes:
- Make sure to enable IMAP in your Ryerson Gmail account settings before trying to connect using IMAP.
- If you're using a third-party IMAP client, you may need to configure additional settings, such as SSL/TLS encryption or authentication methods.
- Ryerson University's IT department recommends using the Ryerson Gmail (imap.gmail.com) option for security and compatibility reasons.