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Access your googlemail.com (Google Mail) Account from an Email Program using IMAP

googlemail.com (Google Mail) provides IMAP access to your googlemail.com (Google Mail) account, so you can connect to your email from mobile devices and desktop email clients.

Last Verified June 2024

GMail supports IMAP / SMTP

This means you don't have to use GMail's webmail interface! You can check your email and send messages using other email programs (like Mailspring, Outlook Express, Apple Mail, or Mozilla Thunderbird). Using desktop email applications can improve your workflow. They typically offer more options, and your email is still available on your computer when you're disconnected from the internet.

Setup Your GMail Account with Your Email Program Using IMAP

To access your GMail email account from a desktop email program, you'll need the IMAP and SMTP settings below:

googlemail.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

googlemail.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:

You need to enable IMAP access

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. 💌

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Access your googlemail.com (Google Mail) Account from an Email Program using IMAP

GMail supports IMAP / SMTP

Setup Your GMail Account with Your Email Program Using IMAP

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