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

  1. Enable IMAP in Gmail
  2. Open Outlook 2013
  3. Go to File > Add Account
  4. Select Manually configure server settings or additional server types
  5. Select POP or IMAP
  6. Settings:
    • Your Name:  Enter your name
    • Email Address: Enter your Andrews email address
    • Account Type: Select IMAP
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: Enter your Andrews email address
    • Password: Enter your Andrews password
  7. Select More Settings
  8. Select Advanced tab.
    • Incoming server port must be 993, and must use SSL encryption
    • Outgoing server can use 465, and must use SSL encryption
  9. Select Outgoing Server tab
    • Select My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication . The radio
    • Select Use same settings as my incoming mail server
    • Select OK when finished
  10. Select Test Connection to test IMAP configuration
  11. Select Next
  12. Select Close

 

Outlook 2010

  1. Enable IMAP in Gmail
  2. Open Outlook 2013
  3. Go to File > Add Account
  4. Select Manually configure server settings or additional server types
  5. Select Internet Email
  6. Settings:
    • Your Name:  Enter your name
    • Email Address: Enter your Andrews email address
    • Account Type: Select IMAP
    • Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com
    • Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.com
    • User Name: Enter your Andrews email address
    • Password: Enter your Andrews password
  7. Select More Settings
  8. Select Advanced tab.
    • Incoming server port must be 993, and must use SSL encryption
    • Outgoing server can use 465, and must use SSL encryption
  9. Select Outgoing Server tab
    • Select My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication . The radio
    • Select Use same settings as my incoming mail server
    • Select OK when finished
  10. Select Test Connection to test IMAP configuration
  11. Select Next
  12. Select Close

 

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