If you’re like most people, your iPhone is your go-to device for checking email, browsing the web, and managing your calendar. But if you want to add Gmail to that list of capabilities, there’s a bit of a process involved. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone and scroll down until you see “Mail.” Tap on it and then tap on “Add Account.”
- Type in the email address for Gmail (you can find this information in your account settings) and then tap on “Next.”
- You’ll now be asked to enter your password. Do this and then tap on “Next.”
- You’ll now be asked whether you want to use Google’s default settings or create your own. If you want to create your own settings, tap on “Create New Account.” If you’d rather use Google’s default settings, just tap on “Use Default.”
- After you make your choice, Google will give you a set of instructions about how to set up Gmail on your iPhone. Follow those instructions carefully and then tap on “Finish.” ..
You can add your Gmail account to your iPhone’s Mail and Gmail apps individually. To use your email account in the Mail app, simply add Gmail to the iPhone’s Settings menu. On the other hand, to use your account in the official Gmail app for iPhone, use that app to sign in to your account.
We’ll cover both of the above apps in this guide for you.
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Use Gmail in iPhone’s Mail App
To access your Gmail emails in the stock Mail app, first, launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
In Settings, scroll a bit down and tap “Passwords & Accounts.”
On the “Passwords & Accounts” page, choose “Add Account.”
The “Add Account” page displays various services you can use your accounts from. For Gmail, tap the “Google” option.
You’ll see Gmail’s sign-in page. Here, enter your Gmail email address and tap “Next.”
Enter your Gmail account’s password and tap “Next.”
If you use 2-step verification for Gmail, authorize your login using your preferred method.
Gmail will ask if you want to allow your iPhone to access your emails. Grant the permission by tapping “Allow.”
On the Gmail screen that opens, toggle on the “Mail” option. Then, in the top-right corner, tap “Save.”
If you’d like to sync your Gmail contacts, calendars, and notes with your iPhone, then toggle on those options as well.
Your Gmail account is now added to your iPhone, and you can access your emails using the stock Mail app. Enjoy!
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Access Gmail in the Official Gmail App for iPhone
If you’d like to use the Gmail app to access your emails, here’s how to sign in to your account in the app.
Start by downloading and installing the Gmail app on your iPhone. You only need to do this if you don’t already have the app on your phone.
Launch the Gmail app and tap the “Sign In” option.
On the “Add Account” page, tap “Google.”
Select “Continue” in the prompt.
Gmail will launch the sign-in page. Here, enter your Gmail email address and select “Next.”
Type your Gmail account’s password and select “Next.”
If you’ve enabled 2-step verification for Gmail, then authorize your login using your preferred method.
Your email account integration is now done, and you can access all your emails in the Gmail app on your iPhone.
Later, if you’d like to remove Gmail from your iPhone, it’s quick and easy to do that.
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