Set up gmail in windows live mail
To set up Gmail in Windows Live Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Create a new email account in Windows Live Mail
- Open Windows Live Mail on your computer.
- Click on "Email" in the top menu bar and select "Add a new email account".
- Click on "Manual setup or additional server types" and then click "Next".
- Select "POP" or "IMAP" as the account type (IMAP is recommended for syncing emails across devices).
- Click "Next" to continue.
Step 2: Enter your Gmail account settings
- In the "Account name" field, enter your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com).
- In the "Password" field, enter your Gmail password.
- In the "POP3 Server" field, enter "pop.gmail.com" (without quotes).
- In the "POP3 Port" field, enter "995" (without quotes).
- In the "SMTP Server" field, enter "smtp.gmail.com" (without quotes).
- In the "SMTP Port" field, enter "587" (without quotes).
- Check the box next to "This server requires a secure connection (SSL)".
- Click "Next" to continue.
Step 3: Configure additional settings (optional)
- If you want to use IMAP instead of POP, select "IMAP" as the account type in Step 1.
- If you want to use a different port for IMAP, enter it in the "IMAP Port" field.
- If you want to use a different port for SMTP, enter it in the "SMTP Port" field.
Step 4: Finish setting up your Gmail account
- Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.
- Windows Live Mail will now connect to your Gmail account and download your emails.
- You can now use Windows Live Mail to send and receive emails using your Gmail account.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure you have enabled POP or IMAP access in your Gmail account settings. To do this, go to your Gmail account settings, click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP", and select "Enable IMAP" or "Enable POP".
- If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password to use with Windows Live Mail.
- If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account, try checking your account settings or contacting your internet service provider for assistance.