FAQ 833
How do I configure the 'Email' app on my Android device for access to Google Apps email?



To configure the 'Email' app on your Android device for access to Google Apps email, just follow the steps below:

  1. Enable IMAP1 in your Mail settings

  2. On your phone, press , then open the Email application

  3. On the 'Your accounts' page, select Next to get started with setup

  4. Enter your full Google Apps email address and password, then select Next

  5. Select IMAP account and then select Next

    On the 'Incoming server settings' page, some fields may be pre-populated. Make sure to change the following:

    1. For 'Username,' enter your full Google Apps email address
    2. For 'IMAP server,' enter 'imap.gmail.com'
    3. For 'Port,' enter '993'
    4. For 'Security type,' select 'SSL2 (always)''


  6. Select Next.

    On the 'Outgoing server settings' page, some fields may be pre-populated. Make sure to change the following:

    1. For 'SMTP3 server' enter 'smtp.gmail.com'
    2. For 'Port,' enter '465'
    3. For 'Security type,' select 'SSL (always)''
    4. Select Next and continue through the setup options

 

You can verify your settings from the Inbox view by tapping > Account settings:

Incoming settings

IMAP server: imap.gmail.com

Port: 993

Security type: SSL (always)

Outgoing settings

SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com

Port: 465

Security type: SSL (always)