Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Things You’ll Need:
- Outlook Express
- Gmail Account
Step1
Launch Outlook Express. Click on "Tools" and then "Accounts."
Step2
In the "Internet Accounts" box, click on "Add" and then "Mail."
Step3
Enter the display name for your account. Click "Next."
Step4
Enter the Email Address for your Gmail account. Click "Next."
Step5
Enter the following information:
Incoming Mail: pop.gmail.com
Outgoing Mail: smtp.gmail.com
Click "Next."
Step6
In Account Name, enter your full Gmail email address followed by the password for your account. Click "Next."
Step7
Click on "Finish."
Step8
Now, you need to specify the Gmail server settings. Highlight the new Email account you have just created and click on "Properties."
Step9
Click on the "Servers" tab. Under "Outgoing Mail Server," check the box that says "My Server Requires Authentication."
Step10
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
Step11
Click "OK" and "Exit." You should now be able to send and receive Gmail emails in Outlook Express.