Sync gmail contacts with outlook 2016
There are a few ways to sync Gmail contacts with Outlook 2016. Here are a few methods:
Method 1: Using Google's built-in sync feature
- Open Outlook 2016 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Select "Microsoft Exchange" and click "Next".
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "Connect".
- In the "Account Settings" window, click on the "More Settings" button.
- In the "More Settings" window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Under "User Information", select the "Use the following user name and password" option.
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "OK".
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Method 2: Using a third-party add-in
- Download and install the "Google Apps Sync" add-in from the Microsoft Store.
- Launch Outlook 2016 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Select "Google Apps Sync" and click "Next".
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and click "Connect".
- Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
Method 3: Using a third-party sync tool
- Download and install a third-party sync tool, such as Sync2 or Gsyncit.
- Launch the sync tool and follow the prompts to set up the sync.
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and select the contacts you want to sync.
- Choose the Outlook 2016 account you want to sync with, and select the contacts folder.
- Click "Sync" to start the sync process.
Tips and considerations
- When using Method 1, you may need to configure your Gmail account to allow less secure apps to access your account. To do this, go to your Google Account settings, click on "Security", and toggle the "Less secure app access" switch to "On".
- When using Method 2, you may need to configure your Google Apps Sync add-in to allow it to access your Gmail account. To do this, go to the add-in's settings, click on "Advanced", and toggle the "Allow less secure apps" switch to "On".
- When using Method 3, make sure to choose the correct contacts folder in Outlook 2016, as this will determine which contacts are synced with your Gmail account.
- Keep in mind that syncing contacts between Gmail and Outlook 2016 may take some time, depending on the number of contacts you have and the speed of your internet connection.