How to access Gmail account on iOS-based devices using IMAP or POP?

by Maria Jhon Blogger

Do you know that Gmail offers great versatility when its comes to the configuration with the third-party email client? Gmail can be easily integrated with leading clients like Outlook, thunderbird, and Apple mail. If you are looking forward to setup your Gmail account with iPhone mails then follow the given methods carefully. For detail assistance, call our executives at Gmail customer service toll-free number right away.

Utilize the given instructions to sync your Gmail the account on iPhone using the IMAP

Step 1: Enable the IMAP server settings for Gmail account

1. Open the settings on your Gmail account.

2. From the top menu, click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.

3. Click Enable IMAP option under IMAP access option.

4. Click Save Changes.

Step 2: Turn on the Mail option on your iPhone

1. Open the Settings on your iPhone and go to Password & Accounts.

2. Now Tap on the Add account and then select Google.

3. Enter the Gmail ID and tap Next to continue.

4. On the next Windows, Enter the account password in the given field. Note: Click on the Forget password linek just in case you don’t remember your account password).

5. Complete the 2-steps verification process for account authentication.

6. Turn on the Mail toggle to sync your account with Gmail.

In contrast, if you want to access your Gmail account using POP server settings, follows the given steps carefully.

Step 1: Enable the POP server setting for Gmail account

1. Login to your Gmail account and explore the settings by clicking the gear icon from the top-right corner of the interface.

2. Now hover the cursor to the upper menu and click Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.

3. Under the POP download option, select the option stating- Enable POP for all mail.

4. Click Save Changes.

Step 2: Configure incoming and outgoing server settings on iPhone.

1. Open the Settings on your iPhone and go to Password & Accounts.

2. Now Tap on the Add account and then select Other> Add Mail account.

3. Enter your Gmail account details and then Tap next.

4. Choose POP and then go to the Incoming Mail server to enter your account details and hostname in the given field.

5. Now do the same with Outgoing Mail Server as well.

6. Tap Save and choose the current added Gmail account.

7. Select Outgoing mail server host name- smtp.gmail.com and then activate Use SSL toggle switch.

8. Enter 465 in the Server Port text box and choose Done.

We guess the above steps are easy to comprehend and will render 100% positive outcomes. In case, if these given instructions gives you a tough time or you need any help, kindly visit the online directory or dial a toll-free number to contact Gmail support experts.