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#* Remember that passwords are case-sensitive. | #* Remember that passwords are case-sensitive. | ||
#* If you’re unable to log in with your username and password, click the “Need Help?” link, then follow the prompts to retrieve or reset your password. | #* If you’re unable to log in with your username and password, click the “Need Help?” link, then follow the prompts to retrieve or reset your password. | ||
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=== iOS App === | === iOS App === | ||
| − | #Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204266</ref> You can install the Gmail app for free on your iOS device by using the App Store. | + | #Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.<ref name="rf1">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204266</ref> You can install the Gmail app for free on your iOS device by using the App Store. |
#* If you don’t already have a Gmail address, [[Create a Gmail Account|you’ll need to create one]] to use the Gmail app. | #* If you don’t already have a Gmail address, [[Create a Gmail Account|you’ll need to create one]] to use the Gmail app. | ||
#Tap “Search”, then type “gmail”. Any apps that match your search criteria will appear on the screen. | #Tap “Search”, then type “gmail”. Any apps that match your search criteria will appear on the screen. | ||
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#Enter your Gmail username and password to sign in. Once your password is accepted, you’ll have the opportunity to view a short tour of the Gmail app. If you want the tour, tap “Start Tour.” | #Enter your Gmail username and password to sign in. Once your password is accepted, you’ll have the opportunity to view a short tour of the Gmail app. If you want the tour, tap “Start Tour.” | ||
#Tap “Go to inbox” to view your inbox. You now have access to your Gmail account on your iOS device. | #Tap “Go to inbox” to view your inbox. You now have access to your Gmail account on your iOS device. | ||
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=== Android App === | === Android App === | ||
| − | #Tap the “Gmail” icon to launch Gmail.<ref>https https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8494?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en&oco=1</ref> Your Android comes with the Gmail app already installed, so logging in will be quick and easy. | + | #Tap the “Gmail” icon to launch Gmail.<ref name="rf2">https https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8494?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en&oco=1</ref> Your Android comes with the Gmail app already installed, so logging in will be quick and easy. |
#* If the Google account associated with your Android is the same one you use for Gmail, you should be able to launch the app and reach your inbox without making additional changes. | #* If the Google account associated with your Android is the same one you use for Gmail, you should be able to launch the app and reach your inbox without making additional changes. | ||
#* To add a Gmail address that isn’t yet on your phone, continue with this method. | #* To add a Gmail address that isn’t yet on your phone, continue with this method. | ||
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#* Any mail on the server will sync to your phone, which can take anywhere from several minutes to several hours, depending on the size of your mailbox. | #* Any mail on the server will sync to your phone, which can take anywhere from several minutes to several hours, depending on the size of your mailbox. | ||
=== Other E-mail Clients === | === Other E-mail Clients === | ||
| − | #Log in to your Gmail account in a web browser.<ref>https://support.google.com/mail/troubleshooter/1668960?hl=en</ref> You can set up a different e-mail client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, iMail) to send and receive messages from your Gmail account. First, you will need to set up Gmail to allow connections from other programs. | + | #Log in to your Gmail account in a web browser.<ref name="rf3">https://support.google.com/mail/troubleshooter/1668960?hl=en</ref> You can set up a different e-mail client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird, iMail) to send and receive messages from your Gmail account. First, you will need to set up Gmail to allow connections from other programs. |
#Click the gear icon at the top right of your inbox, then select “Settings”. | #Click the gear icon at the top right of your inbox, then select “Settings”. | ||
#Click the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab. | #Click the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab. | ||
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#[https://support.google.com/mail/troubleshooter/1668960?rd=1 Open the Gmail troubleshooting page] if you experience problems with mail client setup. | #[https://support.google.com/mail/troubleshooter/1668960?rd=1 Open the Gmail troubleshooting page] if you experience problems with mail client setup. | ||
=== Sign Into Multiple Accounts === | === Sign Into Multiple Accounts === | ||
| − | #Open [https://www.gmail.com Gmail] in a web browser.<ref>https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977?hl=en</ref> Gmail allows for multiple users to be signed into their accounts simultaneously on a single computer. This is great for families or other people who share computers. | + | #Open [https://www.gmail.com Gmail] in a web browser.<ref name="rf4">https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977?hl=en</ref> Gmail allows for multiple users to be signed into their accounts simultaneously on a single computer. This is great for families or other people who share computers. |
#* This method will help you switch between accounts on the web interface. To switch between accounts in the Gmail app on a mobile device, simply tap your profile image in the ≡ menu, then select a different account. | #* This method will help you switch between accounts on the web interface. To switch between accounts in the Gmail app on a mobile device, simply tap your profile image in the ≡ menu, then select a different account. | ||
#* This is not recommended on public computers. | #* This is not recommended on public computers. | ||
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#* Enter the E-mail address and password for this user, then select “Next” to sign in. | #* Enter the E-mail address and password for this user, then select “Next” to sign in. | ||
#Click the profile icon of the current user, then select “Add Account”. Notice how the small pop-up menu now also displays the profile icon of the user who signed in first. | #Click the profile icon of the current user, then select “Add Account”. Notice how the small pop-up menu now also displays the profile icon of the user who signed in first. | ||
| − | #Click the other user’s name or profile icon to switch to that account.<ref> https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977?hl=en</ref> Whenever you want to switch between users, you can do so by clicking the profile icon. | + | #Click the other user’s name or profile icon to switch to that account.<ref name="rf5"> https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1721977?hl=en</ref> Whenever you want to switch between users, you can do so by clicking the profile icon. |
#* To add another account, click the profile image, then choose “Add Account”. | #* To add another account, click the profile image, then choose “Add Account”. | ||
| − | #* When using other Google products (such as Google Photos), pay attention to the profile image at the top of the page. The active Gmail user is also the active user on other Google products.<ref | + | #* When using other Google products (such as Google Photos), pay attention to the profile image at the top of the page. The active Gmail user is also the active user on other Google products.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#* To sign the currently active user out of Gmail, tap the profile icon, then select “Sign Out.” | #* To sign the currently active user out of Gmail, tap the profile icon, then select “Sign Out.” | ||
=== Gmail Offline with Chrome === | === Gmail Offline with Chrome === | ||
| − | #Visit the [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps Chrome web store] in Google Chrome.<ref>https://support.google.com/a/answer/139154?hl=en</ref> Gmail Offline is a Chrome plugin that stores up to 7 days of emails offline. This means if your Internet access goes out or Google goes offline, you will be able to see recent emails. If you use Gmail for work, it is a good extra backup option. | + | #Visit the [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/apps Chrome web store] in Google Chrome.<ref name="rf6">https://support.google.com/a/answer/139154?hl=en</ref> Gmail Offline is a Chrome plugin that stores up to 7 days of emails offline. This means if your Internet access goes out or Google goes offline, you will be able to see recent emails. If you use Gmail for work, it is a good extra backup option. |
#* You’ll need to be on a computer for this method to work. | #* You’ll need to be on a computer for this method to work. | ||
#* Never use Gmail Offline on a public computer. | #* Never use Gmail Offline on a public computer. | ||
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#Press {{keypress|Ctrl|T}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Cmd|T}} (Mac) to open a new browser tab. A new pane with Offline Gmail should be added. | #Press {{keypress|Ctrl|T}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Cmd|T}} (Mac) to open a new browser tab. A new pane with Offline Gmail should be added. | ||
#Click the new “Gmail” icon at the bottom of the new tab to launch Gmail Offline. A new window will appear containing some configuration options. | #Click the new “Gmail” icon at the bottom of the new tab to launch Gmail Offline. A new window will appear containing some configuration options. | ||
| − | #Select “Allow Offline Mail”, then click {{button|Continue}}.<ref>https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/716/?mui=ca#se</ref> | + | #Select “Allow Offline Mail”, then click {{button|Continue}}.<ref name="rf7">https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/716/?mui=ca#se</ref> |
| − | #Press {{keypress|Ctrl|T}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Cmd|T}} (Mac) to open a new browser tab. When it’s time to check your mail offline, you’ll start by opening a new tab.<ref># Press {{keypress|Ctrl|T}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Cmd|T}} (Mac) to open a new browser tab</ref> | + | #Press {{keypress|Ctrl|T}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Cmd|T}} (Mac) to open a new browser tab. When it’s time to check your mail offline, you’ll start by opening a new tab.<ref name="rf8"># Press {{keypress|Ctrl|T}} (Windows) or {{keypress|Cmd|T}} (Mac) to open a new browser tab</ref> |
#Click the “apps” icon (9 square cubes) at the top right corner of the tab. This will display a list of Chrome apps installed on the computer. | #Click the “apps” icon (9 square cubes) at the top right corner of the tab. This will display a list of Chrome apps installed on the computer. | ||
#Click the Gmail Offline icon. A slightly different-looking version of your normal Gmail inbox will appear. You will be able to access this box even when not connected to the Internet. | #Click the Gmail Offline icon. A slightly different-looking version of your normal Gmail inbox will appear. You will be able to access this box even when not connected to the Internet. | ||
