How To Configure Tamu Gmail For Mac Mail



Mail User Guide

Use Server Settings preferences in Mail to change options for an account’s incoming and outgoing (SMTP) mail servers.

How To Configure Tamu Gmail For Mac Mail Email

To change these preferences in the Mail app on your Mac, choose Mail > Preferences, click Accounts, then click Server Settings.

  • Follow these steps to set up Gmail on a Mac with Apple Mail 9.3 or later. Important: If you’re using an Apple Mail version earlier than 9.3, follow the steps in Set up Gmail with other mail clients. Open Apple Mail on your computer. Click Mail Add Account.; Select the Google option, then click Continue:. If prompted, click Open Safari to let Google to finish authentication.
  • Note: You can also configure Gmail in Outlook by enabling POP. After enabling IMAP settings, you can configure Gmail in Outlook. Here we configured Gmail in Outlook 2016. In Outlook go to the File tab and click the Add Account button in the info section, just above Account Settings. Click Manual Setup in the opened wizard, and then click Next.
How To Configure Tamu Gmail For Mac Mail

Note: The settings you see vary depending on your account type.

Incoming mail server settings

How to configure gmail smtp

Option

Description

User Name

Your user name on the mail server.

Password

Your password on the mail server.

Host Name

The name of the mail server.

Automatically manage connection settings

Mail automatically manages settings for your email account in Mail, such as port numbers and authentication methods.

If you deselect this option, you can specify the following, as directed by your email account provider:

  • Port (or Internal Port and External Port), Use TLS/SSL: The port numbers for receiving messages, and whether to use TLS/SSL.

  • Authentication: The authentication method. This option is available only for POP and IMAP accounts.

Advanced IMAP or Exchange Settings

Enter or change these settings as directed by your email account provider:

  • IMAP Path Prefix: The location of your mailboxes on an IMAP server.

  • TLS Certificate: Some mail servers require computers that connect to them to provide a certificate proving their identity.

  • Allow insecure authentication: For email accounts that don’t support secure authentication, let Mail use a non-encrypted version of your user name and password to connect to the mail server.

Set Up Gmail in Apple Mail To add a new account in Apple Mail: Head to Mail Preferences in the menu bar and go to the Accounts tab. Hit the plus sign in the bottom left corner to add a new. Texas A&M Gmail is the official email system for all Texas A&M University students. The email application is part of Google Apps at Texas A&M, which also include Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Groups, Google Sites and Google Hangouts. All students receive an account with an unlimited data quota. – You can repeat all these instructions to add more accounts to your Apple mail. – If you want to set up your Gmail account on an iPhone or iPad read on. Enter your Gmail details into your iPhone or iPad. – Go to Settings, then “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” – Select the ‘Add Account’ option.

Outgoing mail server (SMTP) settings

Option

Description

Account

The account of the mail server.

To change outgoing server settings, as directed by your email account provider, click the Account pop-up menu, then choose Edit SMTP Server List.

User Name

Your user name on the mail server.

Password

Your password on the mail server.

Host Name

The name of the mail server.

Automatically manage connection settings

Mail automatically manages settings for your email account in Mail, such as port numbers and authentication methods.

If you deselect this option, you can specify the following, as directed by your email account provider:

  • Port (or Internal Port and External Port), Use TLS/SSL: The port numbers for sending messages, and whether to use TLS/SSL.

  • Authentication: The authentication method. This option is available only for POP and IMAP accounts.

If you change settings, click Save to save your changes.

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Overview

How To Configure Gmail Account

Texas A&M Gmail is the official email system for all Texas A&M University students. The email application is part of Google Apps at Texas A&M, which also include Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Groups, Google Sites and Google Hangouts. All students receive an account with an unlimited data quota. Faculty can request an account to collaborate with students. Staff eligibility is determined at the department level.

Getting Started

Log in at Google.tamu.edu or click the Email icon after logging in at Howdy.tamu.edu. To learn how to request an account, visit the Claiming a Texas A&M University Gmail Account page in the Knowledge Base.

Have an account?

Resources

  • Claiming a Texas A&M Gmail Account - Learn how to request an email
  • Google Apps at Texas A&M - Visit for assistance with your Gmail account