You will be setting up the MSU Google Account via an application, not through the standard iPhone Google mail settings. Important: If you’re using an Apple Mail version earlier than 9.3, follow the steps in Set up Gmail with other mail clients.
#HOW TO SET UP GMAIL FOR MAC MAIL HOW TO#
You can set up several apps (Apple Mail, iCal, iMessages, etc.) or just one. How to Set Up Your MSU Google Mail (Gmail) On Your Apple Device. Set Up Apple Mail, iCal, Contacts, iChat/iMessages Now follow the steps below for setting up Apple Mail, iCal, Contacts, iChat/iMessages You can set up several apps (Apple Mail, iCal, iMessages, etc.) or just one. Set Up Apple Mail, iCal, Contacts, iChat/iMessages. Now follow the steps below for setting up Apple Mail, iCal, Contacts, iChat/iMessages III. Tap Next and wait for Mail to verify your account. You have now succesfully pre-configured your Google Apps for Education account for use with Apple Mail. Tap Add Account, then select your email provider. If you want to add your Gmail address to Mail follow these steps: Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts.
#HOW TO SET UP GMAIL FOR MAC MAIL PASSWORD#
Log into your Gmail account at using your NetID and NetID Password.
Normally, after some time, the password will sync up and allow you to connect.
It takes 10-15 minutes for the new password to take effect. Please note, if your NetID password is not immediately accepted while following the below steps, it may be because your password is not yet synchronized with Google's servers. With the Gmail system set in this manner, I find that the best Mail.app settings to use are to have the 'Mail' -> 'Preferences' -> 'Accounts' set up for the Gmail account in question set so that 'Mailbox Behaviors' is set to only 'Store on the Server' for the 'Sent' and 'Junk' mailboxes. Log in to SOLAR and click on the NetID Maintenance link to change your NetID password. Either turn it off or create a Gmail Application specific password for applications that connect via POP/IMAP. Note: If you have 2-step authentication set up on your Gmail account, you won't be able to setup Thunderbird with your mail.