Sync gmail outlook 2018
To sync Gmail with Outlook 2018, you'll need to set up a connection between your Gmail account and Outlook using one of the following methods:
Method 1: Using Outlook's built-in Gmail setup
- Open Outlook 2018 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and then select "Manual setup or additional server types".
- Choose "Internet Email" and click "Next".
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and then 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)
- Authentication: Use same settings as incoming mail server
- Click "Next" and then "Finish" to complete the setup.
Method 2: Using Outlook's built-in Google account setup
- Open Outlook 2018 and go to the "File" menu.
- Click on "Add Account" and then select "Google".
- Enter your Gmail address and password, and then click "Next".
- Select the account type (e.g., Personal) and click "Next".
- Choose the folders you want to sync and click "Next".
- Click "Finish" to complete the setup.
Method 3: Using a third-party add-in
There are several third-party add-ins available that can help you sync Gmail with Outlook 2018. Some popular options include:
- Synchronize Outlook with Gmail (SOGo)
- Gmail Outlook Sync
- Outlook Gmail Sync
These add-ins may require you to set up a connection between your Gmail account and the add-in, and then configure the add-in to sync with Outlook.
Tips and considerations
- Make sure you have the latest version of Outlook 2018 installed.
- Ensure that your Gmail account is set up to allow IMAP access. You can do this by going to your Gmail settings, clicking on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab, and selecting "Enable IMAP".
- If you're using two-factor authentication (2FA) with your Gmail account, you may need to generate an App Password to use with Outlook.
- Syncing Gmail with Outlook may take some time, depending on the size of your email account and the speed of your internet connection.
- You may need to configure Outlook to use a specific port or protocol (e.g., SSL/TLS) to connect to your Gmail account.