Setup windows mail for gmail

Here's a step-by-step guide to set up Windows Mail to work with Gmail:

Prerequisites:

• You have a Gmail account set up and working properly.
• You have Windows 10 or later installed on your computer.
• You have Windows Mail installed on your computer (it's a built-in app on Windows 10).

Step 1: Open Windows Mail

• Click on the Start button and type "Windows Mail" in the search bar.
• Click on the "Windows Mail" app to open it.

Step 2: Add a new account

• In Windows Mail, click on the "Settings" icon (represented by a gear) in the top right corner of the window.
• Click on "Accounts" from the dropdown menu.
• Click on "Add account" and then select "Email" from the list of options.

Step 3: Enter your Gmail account details

• Enter your Gmail address (e.g., [yourname]@gmail.com) in the "Email address" field.
• Enter your Gmail password in the "Password" field.
• Click on "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Configure your account settings

• In the "Account settings" window, you can choose to sync your email, contacts, and calendar with your Gmail account.
• You can also choose to use IMAP or POP3 to access your Gmail account. For most users, IMAP is recommended.
• Click on "Next" to continue.

Step 5: Set up your account

• In the "Set up your account" window, you can choose to set up your account as "IMAP" or "POP3".
• If you choose IMAP, you'll need to enter your Gmail account's IMAP settings:
  • Server: imap.gmail.com
  • Port: 993
  • Username: your Gmail address
  • Password: your Gmail password
• If you choose POP3, you'll need to enter your Gmail account's POP3 settings:
  • Server: pop.gmail.com
  • Port: 995
  • Username: your Gmail address
  • Password: your Gmail password
• Click on "Next" to continue.

Step 6: Finish setting up your account

• In the "Finish setting up your account" window, you can choose to set up your account as the default email account.
• You can also choose to set up your account to sync with your contacts and calendar.
• Click on "Finish" to complete the setup process.

Step 7: Verify your account

• Windows Mail will try to verify your account settings. If everything is set up correctly, you should see a success message.
• If you encounter any issues, you can try troubleshooting or contacting Gmail support for assistance.

That's it! You should now be able to access your Gmail account using Windows Mail.