Want to access all your emails in one place? Learn how to add an IMAP email account to Gmail so you can manage multiple inboxes easily—on both desktop and mobile. Whether you’re using a custom domain email or another provider, Gmail makes it simple to sync via IMAP.
✅ Why Add an IMAP Account to Gmail?
- Centralize your email management
- Access non-Google email accounts from Gmail
- Keep your inbox organized with labels and filters
- Use Gmail’s powerful spam filters and search features
🖥️ How to Add IMAP Email Account to Gmail on Desktop
Follow these steps to add your non-Google email account using IMAP:
Step 1: Log in to Gmail on Your Browser
- Go to https://mail.google.com
- Click the gear icon > See all settings
Step 2: Add Your Email Account
- Navigate to Accounts and Import
- Under Check mail from other accounts, click Add a mail account
- Enter your email address and click Next
- Choose Import emails from my other account (POP3) or configure as IMAP
💡 For IMAP, you may need to use the Gmailify option if supported, or manually set up forwarding from your email provider.
Step 3: Use SMTP for Sending
- Under Send mail as, click Add another email address
- Enter your name and the email address
- Choose to send through your email provider’s SMTP server
- Enter SMTP server, port, and login details
📱 How to Add IMAP Account to Gmail Mobile App (Android & iOS)
Here’s how to link an IMAP email using the Gmail app:
Step 1: Open Gmail App
- Download or open the Gmail app on your phone
- Tap your profile icon (top right) > Add another account
Step 2: Choose Email Type
- Select Other (for non-Google email providers)
Step 3: Enter Email Credentials
- Type your email address > Tap Manual Setup
- Select IMAP as the account type
- Input your username, password, IMAP server (e.g., mail.yourdomain.com), port (usually 993), and security type (SSL/TLS)
Step 4: Configure SMTP (Outgoing Server)
- Enter your SMTP server settings (usually port 465 or 587)
- Input your username and password again
Step 5: Finalize Settings
- Choose sync frequency and notification preferences
- Tap Next > Name your account
Your IMAP email is now linked to Gmail on your mobile device!
Adding an IMAP account to Gmail lets you streamline your email workflow and enjoy Gmail’s powerful interface for all your inboxes. Whether you’re using a desktop or mobile device, syncing your emails via IMAP takes just a few minutes.