Connect MacMail to AU Gmail

Unless there is a technical need to use MacMail, it is recommended that you use a web browser to take advantage of all the features provided by your AU Gmail account.

What are the IMAP settings to connect to my AU Gmail account?

Incoming Server (IMAP) imap.gmail.com
Outgoing Server (SMTP) smtp.gmail.com
Incoming Port (IMAP) 993 (SSL)
Outgoing Port (SMTP) 465 (SSL)


MacMail (version 7+)

  1. Enable IMAP in Gmail
  2. Select Mail > Preferences....
  3. Select the Accounts tab
  4. Select the + to add a new account.
  5. Enter the following information:
    • Full Name: your name
    • Email Address: your Andrews email address
    • Password: your Andrews password
    • Uncheck Automatically set up account
  6. Click Create
  7. Enter the following information:
    • Account Type: IMAP
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.gmail.com
    • User Name: your Andrews email address
    • Password: your Andrews password
  8. Click Continue
  9. Enter the following information:
    • Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com
    • Select Use Authentication
    • User Name: your Andrews email address
    • Password: your Andrews password
  10. Select Continue
  11. Review the account summary then select Create

 

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