Gmail email settings for Android

On this page you find the Gmail mail settings for Android. Follow the step-by-step Android guide or use the settings overview with the imap and pop3 server email settings for Gmail.

Mail settings Gmail

POP / IMAP	imap
Incoming server	imap.gmail.com
Incoming port	993
SSl (security) incoming	ssl
Outgoing server	smtp.gmail.com
Outgoing port	465
Requires sign-in	yes

Android guide to setup Gmail mail

1 Open your Email application from the menu, add a new account and choose 'Other'.

If you do not have an account yet, you can start setting up right away. Otherwise, open 'Settings' in the email app and choose 'Add account'.

2 In the next screen enter your account details and click on 'Login':

Email: your Gmail email address
Password: your Gmail email password

3 Choose imap and enter the following details under 'Server incoming mail':

imap server: imap.gmail.com
Security type: ssl
Port: 993

4 Your account is now ready to use.

Congratulations, your account is now set up. Open the email app on your smartphone to use your email.

Question and Answer

Have a question regarding your Android email setup or think you can help other Gmail users out? Please comment below!

I can't receive emails
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I can't receive emails
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Change default setting to delete
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Step 2 verification
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Can't receive any email?
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Can't get mine to work, have put everything in right
5 years ago
After using the above settings, still getting the message: Unable to connect to email server to verify your account information. No response from server.
5 years ago
email not opening
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hi
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I can't remember my password..
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