The Quick Answer
- Follow the instructions below to set up IMAP access in Windows Mail.
- Google Apps users, please follow the default instructions unless otherwise noted, replacing 'your_domain.com' with your actual domain name.
To set up your Windows Mail client to work with Gmail, just follow these steps:
- Open Windows Mail. The wizard pops up if it's your first time using it; otherwise, simply click Tools > Accounts > Add.
- Enter your name, then click Next.
- Enter your complete Gmail address, and click Next. Google Apps users, enter your address in the format username@your_domain.com.
- Choose IMAP input given servers, and check 'Outgoing server requires authentication'; click Next.
- Enter your full email address and password, and click Next.
- Click through (the checkbox is optional), then click Finish.
- Select Tools > Accounts > IMAP account, then select Properties > Advanced.
- Enter given port numbers, check both secure connection boxes, and click Apply.
- Click Close.
- Check our recommended client settings, and adjust your client's settings as needed.
