Settings for gmail account in outlook

To set up a Gmail account in Outlook, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Add Gmail account to Outlook using IMAP

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
4. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
5. In the Server Information section, enter the following settings:
   • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 993 (IMAP) or 587 (SMTP)
   • Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
6. Click Next and then Finish.

Method 2: Add Gmail account to Outlook using POP

1. Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
2. Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
3. Choose Internet Email and click Next.
4. Enter your name, email address, and password for your Gmail account.
5. In the Server Information section, enter the following settings:
   • Incoming mail server: pop.gmail.com
   • Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 995 (POP) or 587 (SMTP)
   • Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
6. Click Next and then Finish.

Additional settings

• To enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in Outlook, go to File > Options > Advanced and check the box next to Use the following IMAP or POP3 settings.
• To set up Gmail's two-factor authentication (2FA) in Outlook, go to File > Options > Security and enter your 2FA code.

Troubleshooting tips

• If you're having trouble connecting to your Gmail account in Outlook, try checking your account settings in Gmail to ensure that IMAP or POP is enabled.
• If you're using 2FA, make sure to enter your 2FA code correctly in Outlook.
• If you're still having issues, try restarting Outlook or checking for any updates to your Outlook software.