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| − | Gmail has quickly become a dominant web-based email solution, but many users may be interested in integrating it with a desktop email client. Whether motivated by the ability to perform email-related tasks offline or a simple preference for the desktop program's feel and aesthetic, users have any number of rationale for setting Gmail up in an email client. To be sure, there are several lesser-known applications that can offer such an experience—namely Geary, GMDesk, eM Client and Gmail by Pokki. <ref>http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-free-gmail-friendly-email-desktop-clients/</ref> But the three most common clients are Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail and Mozilla Thunderbird. Setting them up to access Gmail accounts requires a little legwork, but it's a fairly user-friendly process. | + | Gmail has quickly become a dominant web-based email solution, but many users may be interested in integrating it with a desktop email client. Whether motivated by the ability to perform email-related tasks offline or a simple preference for the desktop program's feel and aesthetic, users have any number of rationale for setting Gmail up in an email client. To be sure, there are several lesser-known applications that can offer such an experience—namely Geary, GMDesk, eM Client and Gmail by Pokki. <ref name="rf1">http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/five-apps/five-free-gmail-friendly-email-desktop-clients/</ref> But the three most common clients are Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail and Mozilla Thunderbird. Setting them up to access Gmail accounts requires a little legwork, but it's a fairly user-friendly process. |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Microsoft Outlook=== | ===Microsoft Outlook=== | ||
| − | #Set up Gmail to use IMAP. IMAP refers to Internet Message Access Protocol, which is a protocol email clients use to retrieve messages. Begin by signing into your Gmail account and clicking on Mail. Then select Settings, which can be found in the upper, left-hand corner of your window.<ref>http://www.howtogeek.com/174837/how-to-add-your-gmail-account-to-outlook-2013-using-imap/</ref> | + | #Set up Gmail to use IMAP. IMAP refers to Internet Message Access Protocol, which is a protocol email clients use to retrieve messages. Begin by signing into your Gmail account and clicking on Mail. Then select Settings, which can be found in the upper, left-hand corner of your window.<ref name="rf2">http://www.howtogeek.com/174837/how-to-add-your-gmail-account-to-outlook-2013-using-imap/</ref> |
#Click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP once in Settings. This should be the sixth option to the right. | #Click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP once in Settings. This should be the sixth option to the right. | ||
#Select Enable IMAP under the IMAP Access section. Finish by clicking on Save Changes and finally closing your browser. This will allow your Gmail messages to be retrieved by another email client. | #Select Enable IMAP under the IMAP Access section. Finish by clicking on Save Changes and finally closing your browser. This will allow your Gmail messages to be retrieved by another email client. | ||
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#Return to Outlook's Home tab. To verify that the process was in fact successful, you should see your Gmail account listed in the lefthand column. | #Return to Outlook's Home tab. To verify that the process was in fact successful, you should see your Gmail account listed in the lefthand column. | ||
===Apple Mail=== | ===Apple Mail=== | ||
| − | #Set up Gmail to use IMAP. IMAP refers to Internet Message Access Protocol, which is a protocol email clients use to retrieve messages. Begin by signing into your Gmail account and clicking on Mail. Then select Settings, which can be found in the upper, left-hand corner of your window.<ref | + | #Set up Gmail to use IMAP. IMAP refers to Internet Message Access Protocol, which is a protocol email clients use to retrieve messages. Begin by signing into your Gmail account and clicking on Mail. Then select Settings, which can be found in the upper, left-hand corner of your window.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP once in Settings. This should be the sixth option to the right. | #Click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP once in Settings. This should be the sixth option to the right. | ||
#Select Enable IMAP under the IMAP Access section. Finish by clicking on Save Changes and finally closing your browser. This will allow your Gmail messages to be retrieved by another email client. | #Select Enable IMAP under the IMAP Access section. Finish by clicking on Save Changes and finally closing your browser. This will allow your Gmail messages to be retrieved by another email client. | ||
| − | #Open Apple Mail and select Mail. You'll find this option at the top of your window to the left.<ref>http://macintoshhowto.com/email/how-to-set-up-a-gmail-account-to-work-with-apple-mail.html</ref><ref>http://lifehacker.com/5814342/how-to-set-up-gmail-with-a-desktop-mail-client</ref> | + | #Open Apple Mail and select Mail. You'll find this option at the top of your window to the left.<ref name="rf3">http://macintoshhowto.com/email/how-to-set-up-a-gmail-account-to-work-with-apple-mail.html</ref><ref name="rf4">http://lifehacker.com/5814342/how-to-set-up-gmail-with-a-desktop-mail-client</ref> |
#Select Preferences from the Mail dropdown menu. This should be third option from the top. | #Select Preferences from the Mail dropdown menu. This should be third option from the top. | ||
#Select the Accounts tab. This is the second option after General, and it's where you'll be able to manage any email accounts you have with Apple Mail. | #Select the Accounts tab. This is the second option after General, and it's where you'll be able to manage any email accounts you have with Apple Mail. | ||
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#Verify that the process worked. To ensure Gmail is now linked to your Apple Mail client, check for welcome email from Gmail. | #Verify that the process worked. To ensure Gmail is now linked to your Apple Mail client, check for welcome email from Gmail. | ||
===Mozilla Thunderbird=== | ===Mozilla Thunderbird=== | ||
| − | #Set up Gmail to use IMAP. IMAP refers to Internet Message Access Protocol, which is a protocol email clients use to retrieve messages. Begin by signing into your Gmail account and clicking on Mail. Then select Settings, which can be found in the upper, left-hand corner of your window.<ref | + | #Set up Gmail to use IMAP. IMAP refers to Internet Message Access Protocol, which is a protocol email clients use to retrieve messages. Begin by signing into your Gmail account and clicking on Mail. Then select Settings, which can be found in the upper, left-hand corner of your window.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP once in Settings. This should be the sixth option to the right. | #Click on Forwarding and POP/IMAP once in Settings. This should be the sixth option to the right. | ||
#Select Enable IMAP under the IMAP Access section. Finish by clicking on Save Changes and finally closing your browser. This will allow your Gmail messages to be retrieved by another email client. | #Select Enable IMAP under the IMAP Access section. Finish by clicking on Save Changes and finally closing your browser. This will allow your Gmail messages to be retrieved by another email client. | ||
| − | #Access your Thunderbird account settings. Open Thunderbird and select Accounts under the Tools menu.<ref | + | #Access your Thunderbird account settings. Open Thunderbird and select Accounts under the Tools menu.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#Click on Add Mail Account. You'll find this located under the Account Actions dropdown menu at the bottom of the Accounts window. | #Click on Add Mail Account. You'll find this located under the Account Actions dropdown menu at the bottom of the Accounts window. | ||
#Enter your name, email address and password. Upon clicking Continue, Thunderbird should set the account up automatically. If the process fails, click Manual Setup and proceed with the bulleted alternative instructions below. | #Enter your name, email address and password. Upon clicking Continue, Thunderbird should set the account up automatically. If the process fails, click Manual Setup and proceed with the bulleted alternative instructions below. | ||
