Setting up email in Gmail on iPhone

Created by Fred Guina, Modified on Fri, 05 Feb 2021 at 06:10 PM by Fred Guina

How to Access Gmail in iPhone Mail Using IMAP


NOTE: To Enable IMAP for Gmail. (How to enable IMAP on Gmail)

  1. 1. On the iPhone home screen, open Settings.

  2. Go to Passwords & Accounts > Add Account, then choose Google.

    Passwords & Accounts, Add Account, and Google buttons in iOS Settings

    These screens are named differently on older versions of the Mail app. Choose Mail > Contacts > Calendars, then go to Add Account > Google Mail.

  3. 2. Enter your Gmail email address, then tap Next. Enter your Gmail password, then tap Next.

    Next buttons on Google account sign in screens for username and password


    Turn on the Mail toggle switch to ensure that your email can be used. You can also enable other items to sync contacts, calendar events, and notes.



  4. 3. Tap Save.

  5. Press the home button to exit to the home screen.

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