You can now both send and receive emails in Gmail.
Paste the verification code in the field and click Verify.
In this guide, we show you how to set up your email account in Gmail with POP3. If you ran into any snags along the way, leave a comment below and I’ll be happy to lend a hand.Step 1 - Log in to Gmail and go to Settings Step 2 - Add an email account Step 3 - Enter your email address Step 4 - Confirm you want to import with POP Step 5 - Enter the POP server settings Step 6 - Confirm you want to send emails Step 7 - Enter the sender name Step 8 - Enter the SMTP server settings Step 9 - Open the Gmail Confirmation email Step 10 - Enter the verification code Step 11 - Verify your settings If Gmail isn’t loading on your iPhone or iPad after you enable IMAP, check out my article called Why Doesn’t Gmail Work On My iPhone? Here’s The Fix! for a complete walkthrough of how to fix that problem. How To Enable Gmail IMAP With Your ComputerĪfter you log in, tap the gears icon (above your email on the right-hand side) and choose Settings.Ĭlick the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab and make sure IMAP is enabled. Tap Settings, then tap Forwarding and POP/IMAP, and make sure IMAP is enabled. Get ready for some small print and bear with me-we’re almost done. Don’t do it-tap the “Go to the mobile Gmail site” link at the bottom of the screen.Īfter you email loads, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, look for the links next to “View Gmail in:”, and tap Desktop.
If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, you may see a popup that asks you to download an app. Enter your name as you want people to see it when you send them an email message, and select. Windows will ask permission to access your Gmail account, select Allow.
Type in your Gmail password, and select Next. Enter your Gmail email address, and select Next. (It’s easier on a desktop.) How To Enable Gmail IMAP Using Your iPhone Open Windows Mail, and select Add account. Log into with your email address and password, and then follow the instructions for your device. IMAP needs to be enabled on the Gmail website.