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How to enable IMAP on Google accounts
How to enable IMAP on Google accounts
Updated over a week ago

If you use Gmail as your email provider and need to enable IMAP for mailbox connectivity, follow these straightforward steps:

  1. Open Gmail on Your Computer.
    Launch your web browser and navigate to Gmail by entering "mail.google.com" in the address bar.

  2. Access Settings.


    Once you're logged into Gmail, locate and click on the gear icon (Settings) located in the top right corner of the screen. This icon is typically found next to your profile picture.

  3. Navigate to Forwarding and POP/IMAP Settings.
    In the dropdown menu that appears after clicking the gear icon, select "See all settings" to access Gmail's full settings menu.

  4. Enable IMAP


    Within the Settings menu, click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab located at the top of the menu options.

  5. Save Changes
    Scroll down to the "IMAP Access" section. Ensure that the option for "Enable IMAP" is selected or checked.

  6. Confirm and Save
    After enabling IMAP, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Save Changes" button to apply your settings.

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