How to Add Gmail to Apple Mail
Learn how to add Gmail to Apple Mail and exchange emails with other clients. In this article, we will discuss:
- Connect Gmail to Apple Mail with the Mail Mobile App
- Connect Gmail to Apple Mail with Mac Mail
- Related Articles
- Review
Connect Gmail to Apple Mail with the Mail Mobile App
Before You Begin
Before you configure Gmail for Apple Mail, turn on IMAP in the Google Admin Console. To allow third-party mail clients to synchronize with your Gmail account, you need to turn on IMAP in the Admin console. You can follow the instructions in Turn POP and IMAP on and off for users.
Steps to Add Gmail to iPhone Mail
- Open your iPhone Settings, which is the gear icon on your phone.
- Scroll down and choose the Mail option.
- Click on Accounts.
- You will see all the email accounts configured on your device. When configuring an email account on your phone for the first time, you may notice that the list is empty. Click on Add Account.
- Select Google from the options.
- Type in your email address and password, then select Next.
- Wait for the Mail application to authenticate your account.
- Select the data you want to access from your email account (for example, Contacts or Calendars). Hit Save.
Connect Gmail to Apple Mail with Mac Mail
Before You Begin
Before you configure Gmail for Apple Mail, turn on IMAP in the Google Admin Console. To allow third-party mail clients to synchronize with your Gmail account, you need to turn on IMAP in the Admin console. You can follow the instructions in Turn POP and IMAP on and off for users.
Steps to Add Gmail to Mac Mail
- Open the Mail application on your computer.
- Click on Mail, then Add Account.
- Select Google from the options, then click Continue.
- If prompted, click the Open Safari button to let Google complete the authentication.
- You can now sign in to Google. Enter your Google Workspace email address and click Next.
- Type in your password in the Google Welcome window, then click Next. If prompted, select Allow to grant permissions to your account.
- Check the mailbox and choose the apps you want to use with this account. Click Done.
Related Articles
- How Do I Update the Email Settings in My Email Client? - Open this article to find instructions on where to find the IMAP settings for Gmail in Apple Mail.
- Fix Gmail sending issues in Apple Mail - Troubleshoot common issues with Gmail.
Review
Connect Gmail to Apple Mail on iPhone (via the Mail Mobile App) and Mac computers. It is important to enable IMAP in the Google Admin Console to ensure Gmail can synchronize with third-party mail clients. For iPhone users, open your iPhone Settings and select Google as your email provider for the Mail application to authenticate your account. For Mac users, the process involves opening the Mail application, adding a Google account, and authenticating it through Safari. Also, discover how to update your email client settings and troubleshoot Gmail issues by checking out the articles linked in this guide.
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