How to Setup Gmail in Outlook
Hi folks! Many people call me with questions about why their Outlook and Gmail will not setup correctly (*many errors, not sending/receiving, etc.)
Due to all the security breaches in the past few years, most companies offering email now have many levels of security. I mean no one wants to have a Podesta situation happen right? For you Gmail folks who are using the “Free” Gmail account, here is the basics of setting it up for Microsoft Outlook. Btw…if you are using a free gmail account for your business, you should consider moving it to the Google Apps account or move to Microsoft Exchange (better if you love Outlook!) I can help you do the switch over to Exchange and it’s easier than you think! Your business deserves to promote YOU not Gmail!
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Update May 23, 2017
I have written a new updated blog for those that use Gmail/IMAP and that use the calendar and contacts as well. This is all good information for you, please take a moment to read this blow. https://callthatgirl.biz/guide-to-microsoft-ost-files
1.) Log into your Gmail on the browser, be sure you have IMAP enabled. If you are syncing with your phone, you need IMAP enabled. To check this, go to the wrench in the upper right area of your screen and then go down to settings.
2.) Now check to see that IMAP is enabled
3.) Check your security, setup 2-step Verification if you want it. If you have this setup, you will more than likely need to have an “apps password for Outlook to setup (see more instructions below. Here is the link to setup 2-Step https://myaccount.google.com/security
5.) Now go set a password apps. This is the generated password you will put into your Outlook password when you try to setup Outlook https://security.google.com/settings/security/apppasswords
6.) Then you can go to your Outlook and try to setup using that “app password” it should be 16 numbers. Something like this “1234-4567-3465-4566”
If these instructions do not help, you might need my help. You can schedule time on my calendar, use the form below. I will help you set it up and configure it correctly so your Gmail does not clog down your Outlook. There are many folders that Gmail has that does not need to be viewed in Outlook.
