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How to Set up Push Gmail in iPhone Mail

Have your Gmail messages sent to your iPhone automatically

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 October 23, 2022 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo! Mail

What to Know

Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account. Choose your email client, then enter email address and other pertinent information.Return to the Accounts screen and select Push next to Fetch New Data.Select Automatically in the Fetch section to receive email sent to your account as quickly as possible. This article explains how to receive Gmail messages in the Mail app for iOS. How you set up the Mail app to receive and manage Gmail differs slightly depending on whether you have a free Gmail or paid Exchange account.

How to Set Up Push Gmail Exchange Account in iPhone Mail

Paid Exchange accounts are primarily business accounts. To add Gmail as a push Exchange account to iPhone Mail: Tap Settings on the iPhone Home screen. Select Mail > Accounts. Choose Add Account. Select Microsoft Exchange from the options presented. Enter your Gmail address in the Email field. Optionally, add a description in the field provided. Then, tap Next. In the next window, select either Sign In or Configure Manually. If you select Sign In, enter your email address to supply your Exchange account information. If you select Configure Manually, enter your password and other information manually. Then, tap Next. Enter the information requested on the screen to set up your Exchange account, then tap Next. Indicate which Exchange folders you want to push to iPhone Mail and how many previous days' messages you want to sync. Return to the Accounts screen and tap Push next to Fetch New Data. Confirm that the Exchange account says Push or Fetch next to it. At the bottom of the same screen, click Automatically in the Fetch section to receive the email sent to your Exchange account as quickly as possible. If you prefer to receive emails at a longer time interval, select Every 15 Minutes, Every 30 Minutes, or another option.

Set Up Free Gmail Push in iPhone Mail App

You can also add a free Gmail account to iPhone Mail where it is assigned a separate Inbox: Tap Settings on the iPhone Home screen. Select Mail > Accounts. Tap Add Account. Select Google from the options presented. Enter your Gmail address (or phone number) in the field provided. Tap Next. Enter your Gmail password in the field provided. Tap Next. Indicate which Gmail folders you want to push to iPhone Mail. Return to the Accounts & Passwords screen and tap Push next to Fetch New Data. Confirm that the Gmail account says Push or Fetch next to it. At the bottom of the same screen, click Automatically in the Fetch section to receive the email sent to your email account as quickly as possible. iOS versions earlier than iOS 11 didn't have the Automatically option. You had to select from the other options, the shortest of which was Every 15 Minutes.

Gmail Alternatives

If you use iOS 8.0 or later on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can use the free Gmail app instead of configuring the Mail app. The app is easy to set up and offers a range of features that aren't available in the Mail app. The official Gmail app supplies real-time notifications and offers multiple account support. The features include: Undo Send capability.Ability to switch between multiple accounts.Swift notification of new email by notification or badge.Response capability to Google Calendar invitations from the app.Fast email search with predictions as you type and spelling suggestions. FAQ How do I add an email to an iPhone? To add another email account to your iPhone, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts > Add Account. Choose the type of account or email client you want to add and follow the setup prompts. How do I change the email password on iPhone? Open the iPhone Settings app and select Passwords. Find the email account whose password you want to change and select Edit. Replace your current password with a new password and tap Done. How do I delete an email account on an iPhone? To delete an email account on your iPhone, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts. Select the email account you want to remove and tap Delete Account. Select Delete Account to confirm. 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 Pick Folders to Push in iPhone Mail How to Sync Gmail Contacts to an iPhone How to Access a Yahoo Mail Account in iPhone Mail How to Send iPhone Mail From a Different Account How to Create a Gmail Alias How to Send a New Email With iPhone Mail App How to Access Free Windows Mail in Gmail How to Email Undisclosed Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Access Gmail in iPhone Mail How to Change Your Name on Google Meet Make iPhone Mail Check for New Mail Less Often or Never How to Set Up a New Android From an Old Phone How to Send Email to Bcc Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Search Mail in iPhone Mail How to Delete an Email Account on an iPhone How to Save Contact Information From an iPhone Email 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