google.com (Google Mail) provides IMAP access to your google.com (Google Mail) account, so you can connect to your email from mobile devices and desktop email clients.
To access your GMail email account from a desktop email program, you'll need the IMAP and SMTP settings below:
google.com (Google Mail) IMAP Server | imap.gmail.com |
IMAP port | 993 |
IMAP security | SSL / TLS |
IMAP username | Your full email address |
IMAP password | Your GMail password |
google.com (Google Mail) SMTP Server | smtp.gmail.com |
SMTP port | 465 |
SMTP security | SSL / TLS |
SMTP username | Your full email address |
SMTP password | Your GMail password |
Important: GMail may also require that you follow the additional steps below before Mailspring and other programs can access your email:
Need help? GMail provides additional documentation about setting up email tools like Mailspring here:
Need a desktop email application? Mailspring is free, packed with great features, and you can try it alongside your existing email program. It's built with love for Mac, Linux, and Windows. 💌
Click your email provider below to learn how to connect to access your account with IMAP: