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:
See Also
How to Check Email Ports - GreenGeeksWhat is SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)? | Definition from TechTargetSMTP or IMAP What’s the Difference? | SocketlabsWhat Are Email Protocols - POP3, SMTP and IMAP - SiteGround Tutorials| Gmail IMAPServer | imap.gmail.com |
| IMAP port | 993 |
| IMAP security | SSL / TLS |
| IMAP username | Your full email address |
| IMAP password | Your Gmail password |
| Gmail SMTPServer | smtp.gmail.com |
| SMTP port | 465 |
| SMTP security | SSL / TLS |
| SMTP username | Your full email address |
| SMTP password | Your Gmail password |
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