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How to Access a Gmail Account in macOS Mail

Yes, you can use your Gmail in macOS Mail

By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 1, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Yahoo! Mail Gmail

What to Know

For IMAP: Select Mail > Add Account and choose Gmail. Enter your credentials, and select Mail. For POP: Enable POP access in Gmail. Then, select Mail > Add Account > Other Mail Account > Continue. Sign in, then select Mail. This article describes how to set up your Gmail account within Mail for macOS 10.13 and later.

Set Up for IMAP Access

The first option to use Gmail in macOS mail is IMAP. Below are the steps to set up Gmail with the IMAP protocol. Go to Mail > Add Account in the Mail menu bar. (If you haven't set up any accounts yet, open Mail.) Select Google > Continue. Enter your Gmail address and select Next. Enter your Gmail password and select Next. Select Mail and any additional apps you want to use with this account. Select Done.

Set Up for POP Access

If you prefer to use the POP protocol with Gmail and macOS Mail, you must enable POP access in Gmail first. Google may block the activity as an "insecure" app. In that case, log in to Gmail and unlock less secure apps. Then: From the Mail menu bar, go to Mail > Add Account. Select Other Mail Account > Continue. Enter your Name, Email Address, and Password. Click Sign In. Choose Mail and then select Done. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail How to Create a Gmail Alias How to Access a Yahoo Mail Account in iPhone Mail How to Access Gmail in iPhone Mail Set up a Gmail Account Using the Mac's Mail Application How to Access Outlook.com Email With Apple Mail How to Sync Your Hotmail Account With macOS Mail macOS Mail: How to Keep Emails on the Server How to Sync Gmail Contacts to an iPhone How to Pick Folders to Push in iPhone Mail How to Use Gmail on a Mac How to Access Gmail with Outlook Using IMAP How to Forward Windows Live Hotmail to Gmail How to Access Yahoo Mail With Outlook How to Recover a Forgotten Gmail Password How to Access GMX Mail in Gmail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies