This article explains how to access your Gmail account, log in to your email and check emails.
To access Gmail and see your emails, you he 3 ways (click to go to the right section of the article):
use the Gmail app on your phone (or tablet)check your Gmail on the web (in a browser)read your Gmail emails in email softwareObviously you must first he created a free Gmail account.
If needed, please read also how to sign out.
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ToggleConnect to your Gmail account using the application on your phone or tabletOn a mobile or tablet running on Android, the Gmail app is already installed. On iPhone or iPad, you can install the Gmail app from the App Store, then set up your account.
If you he already set up your Google account (with your Gmail email address), then:
open the Gmail appcheck that you are viewing the correct Google account, if you he more than one set up on your phone. If necessary, switch to your account by clicking on the profile icon at the top rightOtherwise, follow the instructions to add your account:
open the Gmail appin the top right, tap your profile picturetap Add another accountchoose the type of account to add (Gmail or Google account)follow the on-screen instructions to add your accountIn both cases, you will then arrive on your Gmail inbox.
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Note: On iOS (iPhone and iPad), you may see the “Try Gmailify” option. If so, turn on Gmailify to take advantage of Gmail features like spam protection and using categories, even if your email address isn’t Gmail.
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Access Gmail in a web browser (gmail.com portal)This solution is very simple and works just as well on a computer (Windows, Mac, Linux) as on a smartphone or tablet (without the need to install an application). The downside is that you may need to log in regularly (providing your email and password).
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Gmail login box on a web browser
To access your Gmail account in a web browser:
open the page www.gmail.comif asked, type the email address of your Gmail account, which ends with @gmail.com then click Nexttype your Gmail password then click Nextyou arrive in your Gmail inboxRemarks :
If you were already logged in to Gmail in your browser, you do not need to identify yourself by providing your email address and password. In this case, check that it is the correct account and if not, you must first log out of Gmail .the exact address of Google’s mail is https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox but you can access it by simply typing gmail.com or gmail.fr (with or without www it’s the same), or mail.google.com.you can find Gmail contacts in the menuSee also: how to empty the trash in Gmail?
Consult your Gmail box in an email software on a computer (Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc.)If you prefer to check your emails in software on your computer, you must first configure your account. In this case, the first question to ask yourself is:
Should I choose POP or IMAP to read my Gmail emails?
use POP if you only check your emails on your computer (one device, no phone or tablet). In this case, the emails are downloaded to your computer (which can take up a lot of disk space)use IMAP if you want to check Gmail on multiple devices (computers, phones, tablets). Emails are synchronized in real time, while remaining ailable on the server.See also: how to send emails to an anonymous group of recipients?
Configure an email client for Gmail in POP formatStep 1: enable POP forwarding in your Gmail account
In your browser on your computer, open the page www.gmail.comAt the top right, click on “Settings” then “Show all settings”Click on the “Transfer and POP/IMAP” tab In the “POP download” section, select “Enable POP for all messages” or “Enable POP for messages received from now on”At the bottom of the page, click “Se Changes”Step 2: configure your software called an “email client”
It can be for example Microsoft Outlook on Windows PC, or Mozilla Thunderbird, or Mail on MacOS. Follow the guide below:
Incoming mail server (POP): pop.gmail.comSSL required: yesPort: 995Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.comSSL required: yesTLS required: yes (if ailable)Authentication required: yesPort for TLS/STARTTLS: 587Server timeout: 5 minutesFull name or display name: Your nameAccount name, username or email address: Your email address ending in@gmail.comPassword: your Gmail passwordSee also: how to increase Gmail storage
Configure an email client for Gmail in IMAP formatStep 1: Activate IMAP forwarding in your Gmail account
In your browser on your computer, open the page www.gmail.comAt the top right, click on “Settings” then “Show all settings”Click on the “Transfer and POP/IMAP” tab In the “IMAP access” section, select “Enable the IMAP protocol“ At the bottom of the page, click “Se Changes”Step 2: configure your software called an “email client”
It can be for example Microsoft Outlook on Windows PC, or Mozilla Thunderbird, or Mail on MacOS. Follow the guide below:
Incoming mail server (IMAP): imap.gmail.comSSL required: yesPort: 993Outgoing mail server (SMTP): smtp.gmail.comSSL required: yesTLS required: yes (if ailable)Authentication required: yesPort for SSL: 465Port for TLS/STARTTLS: 587Full name or display name: Your nameAccount name, username or email address: Your email address ending in@gmail.comPassword: your Gmail passwordIf needed, see Google Help for details on setting up Gmail with IMAP.
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Other questions…How do I access my Gmail inbox?On mobile or tablet, open the Gmail application. Otherwise, simply open a web browser following these instructions. Or, set up email software like Outlook, Apple Mail, or Mozilla Thunderbird.
How to login to Gmail account without password?You can check your Gmail mailbox without hing to type the password if the email address and password he already been entered as sed. If that doesn’t work, make sure cookies are enabled, use a browser like Chrome to se your passwords, and if you’re using two-step verification, add trusted computers.
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