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.

Contents

1. Adding an Email Account on iOS
2. 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