How to Configure IMAP for Gmail on Your iPhone

If you are always on the move and want to be able to check your e-mail, an Apple iPhone is right for you. The iPhone, in my experience, is very effective in treating all forms of communications. On another note, I'm sure you've heard that Gmail is becoming the messaging client number in the world. Indeed, Gmail offers its account holders to continually increase the supply of storage space, and the mail interface is extremely simple and easy to use. Functionality wise, Gmail and iPhone are both effective. So now you're probably wondering how you can integrate your Gmail account with your iPhone. In this article you will learn how to configure IMAP for Gmail on your iPhone.


The application allows Gmail IMAP account holders to check and read your emails to any email reader offline that is just perfect for iPhone users. The addition of this protocol to your iPhone to Gmail accounts strictly, it was recently announced by the IMAP implementation Google.The is super simple to install and run on your iPhone, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your iPhone Gmail.

In the IMAP account setting, the first step is to go to your Gmail account and enable IMAP. To do this, simply log into your Gmail account and click Settings. Under Settings, click Forwarding and POP / IMAP, click "Enable IMAP."

Then grab your iPhone and tap Settings, then Mail. Ensure that you click Add Account. Enter your name, then you will be prompted to set the hostname, which is: imap.gmail.com. After placing the host name, you will be prompted to enter the full Gmail address, including the @ gmail.com at the end of your username, for example: johnsmith@gmail.com

After the name of the host entry set-up, then you move or outgoing SMTP mail server. Beneath the hostname, you put: smtp.gmail.com then save your changes. Now you have just set up your Gmail account on your iPhone, allowing you to see all your Gmail messages, new and old.

iPhone users, whether business professional or student who needs constant access to your e-mail account will find it convenient that they can now check their emails directly from your iPhone.

Using iPhone, no more missed emails and you can stay connected with the people who matter ... no matter where you are.