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How do I set up Gmail on my iPad?

This lesson will show you how to set up Mail on your iPad with Gmail using IMAP.

If you want to set up a Gmail account that uses POP or have emails you send be from an address other than your Gmail address then follow these instructions.

Open Settings

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From your home screen, open the Settings application.

Add Account

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Tap on Mail, Contacts, Calendars (1) then tap on Add Account... (2).

Tap on "Gmail"

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Enter Account Information

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Enter the information for this account. The Address and Password are your Gmail address and password.

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When you have finished entering your information tap on Save.

The Result

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Your account will now be available in Mail.

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Comments (2)

Friday Jun 10 at 07:37 AM erni

Is it compulsory to put the same input for "Address" and for "Description" as what was shown above to enable the verification for access?

Monday Jun 13 at 09:16 AM Greg DeVore

@ernl I don't believe so. I am pretty sure the description can be whatever you would like it to be.

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