Setup gmail account in outlook
Here's a step-by-step guide to set up a Gmail account in Outlook:
Prerequisites:
- You have a Gmail account (if not, create one).
- You have Outlook installed on your device (computer or mobile).
- You have a Microsoft account (if not, create one).
Setup Gmail in Outlook:
Method 1: Set up Gmail in Outlook using IMAP
- Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
- Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
- Choose Internet Email and click Next.
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and click Next.
- Select IMAP as the account type and 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
- Click Next and then Finish.
Method 2: Set up Gmail in Outlook using POP
- Open Outlook and go to File > Add Account.
- Select Manual setup or additional server types and click Next.
- Choose Internet Email and click Next.
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and click Next.
- Select POP as the account type and enter the following settings:
- Incoming mail server: pop.gmail.com
- Outgoing mail server: smtp.gmail.com
- Port: 110 (POP) or 587 (SMTP)
- Require logon using Secure Password Authentication (SPA): unchecked
- Click Next and then Finish.
Additional Settings:
- To enable two-factor authentication (2FA) in Gmail, go to Settings > Accounts and Import > Other > Allow less secure apps and toggle it to On.
- To enable OAuth 2.0 authentication in Gmail, go to Settings > Accounts and Import > Other > Allow less secure apps and toggle it to On, and then go to Settings > Accounts and Import > Other > Grant access to your account and select Outlook.
Troubleshooting:
- If you encounter issues setting up your Gmail account in Outlook, try restarting Outlook or checking your internet connection.
- If you're using 2FA, make sure you have the Google Authenticator app installed and configured correctly.
- If you're using OAuth 2.0, ensure that you have granted access to your Gmail account in the Google Cloud Console.
That's it! Your Gmail account should now be set up in Outlook.