How to Setup a Google Email Account in Outlook?

 

With the help of a simple guide and proper knowledge you can quickly set up your Google email in Outlook. But, before that there are some vital points you need to know. Below are some common errors that you can face during the process. 

 

• Two-step verification is enabled and not properly configured for third-party access.

• You may be running an older version of Outlook.

• Wrong IMAP or SMTP settings

• Account sync problems

• Your account may be temporarily locked by Google due to suspicious sign-in attempts (CAPTCHA lock).

Now, below is the stepwise guide you need to follow carefully if you want to set up your Google email in Outlook. 

• Go to your Gmail account and click on the profile icon in the top-right corner.

• Then, you should choose “Manage your Google Account.”

• Head to the Security folder from the left bar.

• Now, you should scroll to the "How you sign in to Google" section and click “2-Step Verification.”

• Type your password correctly and choose the Next button. 

• Next, from the bottom you should open the App Password section. 

• Move to the “Select app” dropdown and click on Mail.

• Select the “Select device” dropdown and choose the device where Outlook is installed.

• Furthermore, you should select the Generate button.

• Now, you can minimize the open window. 

• After that, go to the Outlook program and click on Next. 

• Choose “Yes” to connect an email account and click on Next. 

• Type your “Your Name” and “E-mail Address.”

• Also, in the password field, enter the app password generated from your Gmail account, then click Next.

• When your email server setup process is complete you are required to click on the Finish button.

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