Windows Mail

To set up your Windows Mail client to work with Gmail, just follow these steps:

  1. Open Windows Mail. The wizard pops up if it's your first time using it; otherwise, simply click Tools > Accounts > Add.
  2. Enter your name, then click Next.

  3. Enter your complete Gmail address, and click Next. Google Apps users, enter your address in the format username@your_domain.com.

  4. Choose IMAP input given servers, and check 'Outgoing server requires authentication'; click Next.

  5. Enter your full email address and password, and click Next.

  6. Click through (the checkbox is optional), then click Finish.
  7. Select Tools > Accounts > IMAP account, then select Properties > Advanced.
    • Enter given port numbers, check both secure connection boxes, and click Apply.
    • Click Close.

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