Why is not gmail received in outlook

There are several reasons why Gmail emails may not be received in Outlook. Here are some common issues and their solutions:

  1. IMAP vs. POP3: Gmail uses IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) by default, while Outlook uses POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3). To receive Gmail emails in Outlook, you need to set up your Gmail account to use IMAP. Go to your Gmail settings, click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" and select "Enable IMAP".
  2. Authentication issues: Outlook may not be able to authenticate with your Gmail account. Make sure you're using the correct username and password, and that two-factor authentication (2FA) is not enabled. If 2FA is enabled, you may need to generate an app password for Outlook.
  3. Port issues: Outlook may not be using the correct port to connect to Gmail. Try changing the port number in your Outlook settings to 993 (IMAP) or 995 (POP3).
  4. SSL/TLS issues: Outlook may not be using the correct SSL/TLS encryption protocol to connect to Gmail. Try changing the encryption protocol in your Outlook settings to "TLS" or "SSL".
  5. Gmail's "Less secure apps" setting: If you're using a less secure app (like Outlook) to access your Gmail account, you may need to allow less secure apps to access your account. Go to your Gmail settings, click on "Account" and select "Less secure app access".
  6. Outlook's "Block all incoming email" setting: Check if Outlook has a setting to block all incoming email. Go to Outlook's settings, click on "Mail" and select "Account settings". Make sure the "Block all incoming email" option is not selected.
  7. Gmail's "Filters" setting: Check if Gmail has a filter set up to forward emails to a different account. Go to your Gmail settings, click on "Filters and Blocked Addresses" and select "Create a new filter". Make sure the filter is not set up to forward emails to a different account.
  8. Outlook's "Sync issues": Check if Outlook is experiencing sync issues. Go to Outlook's settings, click on "Mail" and select "Account settings". Check the "Sync issues" section for any errors or warnings.
  9. Gmail's "Quota" setting: Check if Gmail has a quota set up to limit the number of emails that can be received. Go to your Gmail settings, click on "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" and select "Quota". Make sure the quota is not set too low.
  10. Outlook's "Compatibility issues": Check if Outlook is experiencing compatibility issues with Gmail. Try updating Outlook to the latest version or using a different email client.

To troubleshoot the issue, you can try the following steps:

  1. Check your Gmail account settings to ensure that IMAP is enabled and that the correct port and encryption protocol are being used.
  2. Check your Outlook settings to ensure that the correct account information is being used and that the "Block all incoming email" option is not selected.
  3. Try sending a test email from Gmail to your Outlook account to see if the issue is specific to incoming emails or if it's a general connectivity issue.
  4. Check the Outlook error logs to see if there are any specific error messages related to the issue.
  5. Try using a different email client or a web-based email client like Gmail's web interface to see if the issue is specific to Outlook.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may want to contact your email provider's support team for further assistance.