Setup gmail in outlook 2019

Here's a step-by-step guide to set up Gmail in Outlook 2019:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Gmail account.
  2. You have Outlook 2019 installed on your computer.
  3. You have a stable internet connection.

Step 1: Add a new email account in Outlook

  1. Open Outlook 2019 and click on the "File" tab.
  2. Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
  3. Click "Next" and select "Internet Email" as the account type.

Step 2: Enter your Gmail account details

  1. In the "User Information" section, enter your name and email address.
  2. In the "Server Information" section, enter the following details:
    • "Incoming mail server" (IMAP): imap.gmail.com
    • "Outgoing mail server" (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
    • "User Name": your Gmail address (e.g., [your_email_address]@gmail.com)
    • "Password": your Gmail password
  3. Click "More Settings" and then click on the "Outgoing Server" tab.
  4. Check the box next to "My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication".
  5. Click "OK" to close the "More Settings" window.

Step 3: Configure the account settings

  1. In the "Add Account" window, click "Next" to proceed.
  2. Outlook will attempt to connect to your Gmail account. If successful, you'll see a confirmation message.
  3. Click "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 4: Configure the account settings (optional)

  1. If you want to use IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) instead of POP3, go to the "Account Settings" window (File > Account Settings > Account > Change).
  2. In the "Account Settings" window, select your Gmail account and click "Edit".
  3. In the "Change Account" window, select "More Settings" and then click on the "Advanced" tab.
  4. Under "Incoming mail", select "IMAP" as the protocol.
  5. Click "OK" to close the "Change Account" window.

Troubleshooting tips:

  1. If you encounter issues with sending or receiving emails, check your Gmail account settings to ensure that "Less secure app access" is enabled.
  2. If you're using a company or organization's Gmail account, you may need to contact your IT department for assistance with setting up the account in Outlook.

That's it! Your Gmail account should now be set up in Outlook 2019.