Connect Microsoft Outlook to AU Gmail
Unless there is a technical need to use Microsoft Outlook, 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) |
Outlook 2013/2016
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Enable IMAP in Gmail
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Open Outlook 2013
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Go to File > Add Account
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Select Manually configure server settings or additional server types
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Select POP or IMAP
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Settings:
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Your Name: Enter your name
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Email Address: Enter your Andrews email address
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Account Type: Select IMAP
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Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
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Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
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User Name: Enter your Andrews email address
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Password: Enter your Andrews password
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Select More Settings
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Select Advanced tab.
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Incoming server port must be 993, and must use SSL encryption
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Outgoing server can use 465, and must use SSL encryption
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Select Outgoing Server tab
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Select My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication . The radio
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Select Use same settings as my incoming mail server
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Select OK when finished
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Select Test Connection to test IMAP configuration
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Select Next
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Select Close
Outlook 2010
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Enable IMAP in Gmail
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Open Outlook 2013
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Go to File > Add Account
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Select Manually configure server settings or additional server types
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Select Internet Email
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Settings:
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Your Name: Enter your name
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Email Address: Enter your Andrews email address
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Account Type: Select IMAP
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Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
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Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
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User Name: Enter your Andrews email address
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Password: Enter your Andrews password
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Select More Settings
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Select Advanced tab.
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Incoming server port must be 993, and must use SSL encryption
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Outgoing server can use 465, and must use SSL encryption
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Select Outgoing Server tab
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Select My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication . The radio
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Select Use same settings as my incoming mail server
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Select OK when finished
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Select Test Connection to test IMAP configuration
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Select Next
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Select Close
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