
Setup Outlook to access Google Workspace Email
To configure your Google Workspace email with an IMAP client (Outlook, Thunderbird etc),
Step #1: ensure that IMAP access is enabled in your Gmail settings.
To enable/confirm IMAP in your Google Workspace Gmail account, follow these steps:
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Sign in to Gmail: Log into your Google Workspace Gmail account.
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Go to Settings:
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In the top-right corner, click the gear icon ⚙️.
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Select See all settings.
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Access the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab:
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In the settings menu, select the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
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Enable IMAP:
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In the IMAP access section, select Enable IMAP.
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Adjust any additional IMAP settings if needed (usually, the default settings are sufficient).
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Save Changes:
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Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes.
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Your Gmail account is now set up to allow IMAP access.
Step #2: Once enabled, use the following settings to configure your email client (Outlook etc):
Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server:
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Server: imap.gmail.com
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Port: 993
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Requires SSL: Yes
Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server:
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Server: smtp.gmail.com
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Port: 587
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Requires TLS: Yes
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Requires Authentication: Yes
Login Information:
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Username: Your full Google Workspace email address (e.g., username@your_domain.com)
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Password: Your Google Workspace password
Any questions please contact support@execservicecorps.org