IMAP Settings

GMAIL IMAP SETTINGS

Gmail requires an App Password for third-party applications. Use these IMAP settings to connect Gmail with any application.

Important:

Gmail requires 2-Step Verification and App Password for IMAP access. Regular password authentication is no longer supported.

SettingValue
IMAP Serverimap.gmail.com
Port993
SecuritySSL/TLS
UsernameYour full Gmail address
PasswordApp Password (16-character)

HOW TO GENERATE GMAIL APP PASSWORD

1

Go to your Google Account settings (myaccount.google.com)

2

Navigate to Securitysection

3

Enable 2-Step Verificationif not already enabled

4

Under "2-Step Verification",click on App passwords

5

Select app:Mailand device:Other (Custom name)

6

Enter a name for your application (e.g.,"Email Migration Tool")

7

Click Generateand copy the 16-character password

HOW TO ENABLE IMAP IN GMAIL

1

Open Gmail and click the Settingsgear icon

2

Click See all settings

3

Go to the Forwarding and POP/IMAPtab

4

Under "IMAP access",select Enable IMAP

5

Click Save Changesat the bottom