How to Add an Email Account in the Gmail App on iOS and Android

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to add an email account to the Gmail app on both iOS and Android devices, focusing specifically on adding an email account of the type "Other." This allows for efficient email management by ensuring access to messages from various accounts in one place.

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Adding an Email Account on iOS
Adding an Email Account on Android

1. Adding an Email Account on iOS

Follow these steps to add an "Other" email account to your Gmail app on an iOS device:

Step 1: Open the Gmail App

Locate and open the Gmail app on your iOS device. If it's not installed, download it from the App Store.

Step 2: Access Menu

Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the app.

Step 3: Go to Settings

Scroll down and tap on 'Settings'.

Step 4: Add Account

Tap on 'Add Account'.

Step 5: Choose Email Provider

Select 'Other' from the list of email account types.

Step 6: Enter Account Details

Enter your email address and password.
You may need to manually enter server settings, including IMAP and SMTP server details, as follows:

We generally recommend using IMAP instead of POP3, as this allows multiple devices (Desktop, laptop and mobile) to connect to the email account and have all emails on all devices. IMAP is for incoming mail, and SMTP is for outgoing mail. See below the general settings and ports:

IMAP (Incoming mail server settings):

IMAP server: mail.yourdomain.com
IMAP port: 993
IMAP security: SSL/TLS
IMAP username: Your full email address (e.g., email@yourdomain.com)
IMAP password: Your email account password

SMTP (Outgoing mail server settings):

SMTP server: mail.yourdomain.com
SMTP port: 465
SMTP security: SSL/TLS
SMTP username: Your full email address (e.g., email@yourdomain.com)
SMTP password: Your email account password

Step 7: Follow the Prompts

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup of your account.

Step 8: Manage Settings (Optional)

Optionally, customize your settings, such as notification preferences and account labels.

2. Adding an Email Account on Android

Follow these steps to add an "Other" email account to your Gmail app on an Android device:

Step 1: Open the Gmail App

Locate and open the Gmail app on your Android device. It typically comes pre-installed.

Step 2: Access Menu

Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the app.

Step 3: Go to Settings

Scroll down and tap on 'Settings'.

Step 4: Add Account

Tap on 'Add account'.

Step 5: Choose Email Provider

Select 'Other' from the list of email account types.

Step 6: Enter Account Details

Enter your email address and password.
If required, provide additional server settings manually, like IMAP/POP and SMTP server details, as follows:

Step 7: Follow the Prompts

Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the account setup.

Step 8: Manage Settings (Optional)

Optionally, customize your settings, such as notification preferences, sync frequency, and account labels.

Updated on: 25/01/2024