Add Your Gmail Account to Outlook 2007
Everybody loves Gmail, but some people use a desktop client, especially in corporate environments where Outlook is king. Adding your Gmail account to Outlook 2007 couldn't be easier.
First we need to make sure your gmail account is set up to enable POP (Post Office Protocol). In Gmail just go to mail settings and choose the Forwarding and POP tab. Click on one of the options to enable POP.
Now open up Outlook 2007 and go to Tools \ Account Settings…
Under Account Settings choose the E-mail tab and click on New…
Enter in all of your gmail account information **make sure there is no check next to Manually configure server…** You do not have to go through these extra steps. Just click on Next.
After Outlook has successfully configured the e-mail server settings you can go ahead and click Finish.
Go back to your inbox and hit send/receive and you are done!
If this doesn't work
If you are having problems with the automatic setup, you'll need to choose the "Manually Configure Server" option, and then fill in your details as follows:
Here are the important settings:
- Email Address: Your full gmail address
- Incoming Mail Server: pop.gmail.com
- Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.gmail.com (Note: If you have problems with sending email you may have to check with your internet provider, as they often require you to send email through their system.
- User Name: Your full gmail email address
Now you'll need to click on the More Settings… button, and check the box on the Outgoing Server tab for "My outgoing server requires authentication"
Now switch to the Advanced tab, and check the box that says "This server requires an encrypted connection", change the Outgoing server (SMTP) port to 587, and change the type of encrypted connection to Auto.
Close the dialogs and go through the rest of the wizard and everything should be working.
Hi,
I've been trying for days to make my email account to work with Outlook 2007 to no avail.
I've followed the whole procedure to set up Outlook 2007 to download my messages from Googlemail rigorously and nothing. There is no way that can I receive or send my messages via Outlook.
These are the error messages I get:
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Hi,
I've been trying for days to make my email account to work with Outlook 2007 to no avail.
I've followed the whole procedure to set up Outlook 2007 to download my messages from Googlemail rigorously and nothing. There is no way that can I receive or send my messages via Outlook.
I always get an error message saying to verify my user name and password. And both have been correctly entered.
I no longer know what to do.
Any help?
Best,
Emilio
Thanks for the tutorial… it was simple and very clear.
It has never been so easy - Thank you!
Thank you for your effort
Is there a way to add gmail's archive functionality to Outlook–that is, as new items come into the inbox, can i push a button to send them to an archive? I like to keep my inbox clear of clutter; as it stands right now Outlook is storing all 800 of my emails in the inbox whereas on gmail.com, there are only the three messages that I want to be there. If I created an archive folder locally would this be reflected online?
Worked Great!
Microsoft made something simple?
ha-ha
This didn't work for me!
Outlook cannot connect to the server.
I followed the directions verbatim.
Please help!
Thanks
Hey,
Thanks the directions were simple and great. But after i finished and got connected and everything, my gmail acount is not showing up in the email section on the left? any ideas?
top draw information, ta muchly, works a treat!!!
Hi,
I did everything you suggested for both Gmail and Outlook. However, in Outlook when I pushed the send/receive button, I got an error message that said 2 of the 4 items downloaded correctly. I got 2 errors that said:
Task 'RSS Feeds' reported error (0×8004010F) : 'The operation failed. An object cannot be found.'
Task 'RSS Feeds' reported error (0×8004010F) : 'The operation failed. An object cannot be found.'
The error message directed me to go to http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=68929 but nothing helped. I re-did the process but was still unable to get my pop mail to work.
Any suggestions? I am at my wits end, I don't know what I am doing wrong.
Thanks.
i tried your way ….. nothing faild to connect …
i tried the POP3 server and change the SMTP setting and ports … nothing .
i have outlook 2007 with an exchange server with my company email, i added hotmail with no problem.
gmail does't want to work !!
does Gmail work with Outlook 2007 or not !!
thnX guys.
I kept getting prompted for my username and password as well, and I followed instructions tp a "T" from MS, How-to-Geek etc… It finally worked for me when I went to gmail's common errors, and it was some stupid thing called captcha. Unlock this captch and you should be good to go.
https://www.google.com/accounts/DisplayUnlockCaptcha
Cam, Calgary
I've updated the article to better explain what to do when things aren't working. It seems like a lot of ISPs block the different ports so auto-detection doesn't work for some people.
well thats cool man, then this way it works
Thanks…
Thank You. I knew i was missing some steps before. this really helped me.
Thanks Mate Worked Perfectly
is there a way to do this with a yahoo! account? can i forward a gmail and yahoo account to outlook?
Yahoo doesnt allow that, you have to pay actually.
But I have a @yahoo.co.uk account and its working fine.
I did everything you suggested for both Gmail and Outlook. However, in Outlook when I pushed the send/receive button, I got an error message that said 2 of the 4 items downloaded correctly and every few secconds I get a message saying to verify my user name and password. And both have been correctly entered.
THANXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX… love u love u love love u….. thanx alot…
i was brain storming since last 4 hours and then i found this page and i made it work.. thanx alot..
Thanks a lot my friend !
It clicked instantly !
thanks, it worked.
Thanks alot. Its the most accurate info that I've read about configuring outlook for gmail.
simple as typing 'GREAT IT WORKS!"
thanks for the tutorial.
hi
i've been following gmails (2003) and your instructions very carefully. Every time i click 'send and recieve it wants me to enter my username and password. i have been doing that but it comes back up again and again.
Any ideas?
Thank you,
Kevin
Make sure that you are entered your username as uesername@gmail.com and not just username
Hi, I added a gamil account with out any problem. However when I send the mail does NOT show up in the Sent Item box.
Using Outlook 2007 and Exchange 2003, Gmail acct is default. Email is sent and is in the GMail site but not stored in Outlook Sent Items. Any tips greatly appreciated.
I used these instructions successfully. They were clear, easy to follow, and easier than google's help. Thank you.
Paul
Boston, MA
hi,
kindly help
i've tried the whole procedure but I always get an error message saying to verify my user name and password. And both have been correctly entered.
help please,
Great!
My issue with sending from through GMail is solved thanks to the port 587 reference here. I can't believe this port was mislabeled(or I missed it) in so many other locations. I just wish I would have found you first! My new favorite bookmark.
Thanks,
Russell
Patterson, GA
Outlook cannot start because a data file to send and receive email cannot be found. To add a data file, such as a personal folder file, double-click the Mail icon in Windows Control Panel.
I clicked it and have no idea what to do from there. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Hey Team,
I have been trying to setup the Gmail account for my Outlook 2007. I have followed all the step.(POP3)
However my mails are not downlading in to my Inbox.
Initially I used to receive mails and cannot send mails from Outlook.
Can you please help me solve this problem permanently.
Thanks,
Neekesh
it worked for me
Hey great instructions thank you.
Thanks a lot. It worked for me!!!
Installed, migrated my Act! database and used Outlook 2007 w/ BCM for several days.
Then received the error message "Outlook cannot start because a data file to send and receive email cannot be found. To add a data file, such as a personal folder file, double-click the Mail icon in Windows Control Panel."
The .pst and .ost data files are in the indicated directory and show no signs of corruption.
What would I look for next?
this site help a lot thanks!
Fantastic tutorial! Is there a way to add a free yahoo account to Outlook 2007?
Hey Thanks heaps! i had no idea i would have to turn the pop on! was so confused why it wouldnt work!
Your quite welcome!
I just installed Office 2007 and when I first opened Outlook it a window popped up asking me to log onto this very old email I had with Outlook 2003 years ago. If I cancel out of this box, Outlook simply closes, but if I try to reinstall the same issue comes up over and over. It asks for my "Microsoft Exchange server" and then my "mailbox". I tried using my gmail instead, but I can't make it work. Any suggestions?
Chelea
You need to remove all instances of Outlook 2003 before installation of 2007 … Your emails will not be lost. Just uninstall 2003 completely …. then throw 2007 on there.
Hi, I have the same problem as Chelsea's above with Outlook stating 'Cannot open your default e-mail folders. the file c:\users\….\appdata\loca\microsfoft\outlook\outlook.ost is not an offline folder file . Howver this is a new laptop with XP and I have just installed my purchased copy of Outlook 07… Why is this occuring? I was successful when following your instructions on how to add my gmail account to Outlook. Thanks….
Penny,
Office 2007 has a feature which will run diagnostics on the installation.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto.....fice-2007/
Also …. have you downloaded all the updates?
http://blogs.howtogeek.com/mys.....fice-2007/
I would start with those steps. If you still are having problems you may want to make sure and uninstall all instances of 2003 and re install 2007
Thanks for your quick response! In the end I had to delete Microsft Exchange from Outlook and created a new folder for GMail under data files…
I love the website you've created, it's extremely helpful and just by browsing through other forums I have picked up some extra tips along the way.
Thanks again!
hay help me am haveing tought time, am stupid enough even if you have explained all there am still having trouble.
I use gamail account : silvermoonsilver@gmail.com
I am using local ISP( ADSL): TOTonline.net
how do I set up outlook account by using above email and ISP
please help
I tried multiple sites to get gmail to work in outlook 2007, including Microsoft's site, and yours was the only one that worked! Thanks so much.
I have tried everything in the tutorial but I still can't get it to work…All my info in correct including ports, I have tried imap and pop it still won't connect. I had no trouble with 2003….What am I doing wrong or missing?
Brandi
Yah! The Info you provided worked out thank you
I did this exactly… I have office 2007 ultimate that i purchased through the Ultimate Steal program. when i click Inbox under my personal folders. i get an error message. The message interface has returned an unknown error. If the problem persists, restart outlook.
and then in the inbox field where mail usualy pops up it says cannot display information. If i create another pst file I can have my gmail account under its own set of folders. But i wish to read my email from the default inbox personal folder like i always have before with outlook 2003. I messed around with IMAP and POP3 and even with another email provider to troubleshoot this problem but i always get the same error. It does however let me read junk email out of my personal folder. I have mcafee installed and thought that may be somewhat the problem? please any help!!??
This tutorial was great. I actually just switched to Gmail because I tried to set up Outlook to receive Yahoo mail and found out that I could only use Outlook with Yahoo Mail Plus. Thanks for this. It was super easy!!
Thanks Jamie! Glad you switched to Gmail!
It was interesting to see that Yahoo turned down M$ offer….
I followed all the steps and all the settings and everytime I send/recieve it prompts me for the network password within like 1 second of hitting the botton. Please how do I fix this issue.
Email me with the results of this fix please
Hello friends,
I saw the instruction, and stept by step I did it. Finally after years
Great work maddy!!!
that was easy…
thanks
well is anyone planning to help me out with the question i wrote earlier?????
This was just a little TOO easy. I can't believe it. You'd think GOOGLE could have told us how to do it, but they stop at v2003.
Strange… thanks!
@ cjb … This is just another example of why we are here! Thank you for the comment!
Thank you very much it worked great, so how many emails am I going to get now?
It worked like magic. Thank u guys
I till have the same problem like before and still trying it hard hahahah….. hmmm may be one day it might work
Thank you for food info.
Awesomeness. Thanks SO MUCH you guyz!
Thank you so very much. My ISP Wildblue changed to g-mail and I could no longer use Outlook 2007 even though I was able to make the Outlook 2000 work. Wildblue is currently in total chaos and incapable of help. So your advise was a Godsend.
Tania
@ Tania … I also live in a rural area where Wild Blue is sometimes the only option for people. I have not been too impressed with their service at all. Glad we could help you out though!
For you that are stilling problem you may need to chage the outgoing port to 465
Thanks for the good info. Easy to follow instructions that do work, you only need to read them correctly.
thanks, you have solved my problem.
nice of you.
THX 3BS
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u r more than welcome
thanks
Hi, gmail is blocked in our office. will it be possible to access gmail through Outlook ? if so kindly help me guys..
Thanks in Advance
Thank you very much
Thanks you so much. It works perfectly!
Awsome, thanks, it wokred for me, was in the dark did not relise you need to change the setting under Gmail as well, first class cheers
Awesome! This was as easy as 1-2-3.
Thanks!! this helped me.
Fahim
Does Gmail IMAP works with outlook 2007 when I have my company email (exchange account) set up?
I tried a lot….. no good news.
I think imap works in direct internet connection, however it fails in proxy.
any idea how to use it in proxy network?
I have been trying for hours maybe days to get the following scenario to work and I have failed miserable. I am trying to get Windows Vista & Outlook 2007 to work with my Gmail account. I follow the directions to a T on the gmail website for Server and client and to no avail. It says it cannot connect to the pop.gmail.com.
AhhhhhhhH!
Anyone have any ideas for me?
Thanks
Hi,
Thanks for the advice, worked at perfectly.
Nice and easy to follow.
shame our IT department in work haven't found this site
Works perfect in Outlook 2007. Thanks for the help!
Hi friends… I usually post in forums when I am stumped and need a solution. In this case, I just want to add my two cents. I was trying like most of you to add GMAIL to my OUTLOOK 2007. I could receive emails but could not send. I would suggest you try this: first of all, in the USER name box type your FULL email address. Then under the ADVANCED tab, change the Outgoing server (SMTP)to 587. I can see you shrug… you've seen that advice already… HOWEVER, you may have skipped a very important detail! Don't forget to check BOTH BOXES "this server requires an encrypted connection". Enjoy, Chris in the Republic of Panama.
I have followed your instructions to the T, when i test the account settings it logs into the incoming mail server fine. When it tries to send a test email message it times out. Any suggestions??
Matter of fact it displays this error:
Send test e-mail message: The operation timed out waiting for a response from the sending (SMTP) server. If you continue to receive this message, contact your server administrator or Internet service provider (ISP).
I used the following settings for my configuration Pop3 = 995 and Smtp = 465
Hi Ky-Mani,
Have you read my post? I would suggest you try this: first of all, in the USER name box type your FULL email address. Then under the ADVANCED tab, change the Outgoing server (SMTP)to 587. I can see you shrug… you've seen that advice already… HOWEVER, you may have skipped a very important detail! Don't forget to check BOTH BOXES "this server requires an encrypted connection". Also, why are you using SMTP = 465 instead of 587?
Good luck!
Thank you so much for your help!!
4 days trying until I founded your tutorial
Thanks from Chile
Great ! its working thanks a lot
Working Nice! Thanks
Hey there, thanks mate, i followed googles way and i could only receive mail and not send. so i deleted the account and followed ur tutorial and working fine now
thanks a lot bud
Vader