Gmail / Google Workspace IMAP, POP3 and SMTP settings

To set up Gmail / Google Workspace in a mail app, use IMAP server imap.gmail.com on port 993 with SSL/TLS, and SMTP server smtp.gmail.com on port 465 (SSL/TLS).

ProtocolServerPortSecurity
IMAPimap.gmail.com993SSL/TLS
POP3pop.gmail.com995SSL/TLS
SMTPsmtp.gmail.com465SSL/TLS
SMTPsmtp.gmail.com587STARTTLS

Sign-in

Full email address. Use an app password (with 2-Step Verification on) or sign in with Google (OAuth).

Workspace admins must allow IMAP for users. Labels appear as IMAP folders.

Questions

What is the Gmail / Google Workspace IMAP server?

imap.gmail.com, port 993, SSL/TLS.

What is the Gmail / Google Workspace SMTP server?

smtp.gmail.com:465 (SSL/TLS) · smtp.gmail.com:587 (STARTTLS)

Which password do I use?

Full email address. Use an app password (with 2-Step Verification on) or sign in with Google (OAuth).

Moving mail to or from Gmail / Google Workspace? Copy every folder server to server.See migration guides

Settings can change: if a connection fails, check the provider's help pages or run the IMAP connection test.