Things You'll Need:
- Outlook Express
- Gmail Account
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Step 1
Launch Outlook Express. Click on "Tools" and then "Accounts."
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Step 2
In the "Internet Accounts" box, click on "Add" and then "Mail."
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Step 3
Enter the display name for your account. Click "Next."
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Step 4
Enter the Email Address for your Gmail account. Click "Next."
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Step 5
Enter the following information:
Incoming Mail: pop.gmail.com
Outgoing Mail: smtp.gmail.com
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Step 6
In Account Name, enter your full Gmail email address followed by the password for your account. Click "Next."
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Step 7
Click on "Finish."
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Step 8
Now, you need to specify the Gmail server settings. Highlight the new Email account you have just created and click on "Properties."
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Step 9
Click on the "Servers" tab. Under "Outgoing Mail Server," check the box that says "My Server Requires Authentication."
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Step 10
Click on the "Advanced" tab. Check both boxes that say "This Server Requires a Secure SSL Connection." Enter the following information:
Outgoing Mail: 465
Incoming Mail: 995 -
Step 11
Click "OK" and "Exit." You should now be able to send and receive Gmail emails in Outlook Express.












