Gmail Outlook Configuration using App Password

This method is highly recommended if your outlook version is older than 2016

This method requires adding your mobile number to your account for 2-step verification. If your organization does not allow you to enter your mobile number in your account then use another method

Step #1: Enable POP or IMAP

Go to Settings

Enable POP3 or IMAP whichever you want to configure

IMAP is recommended for Gmail or Google Workspace

Step #2: Enable 2-Step Verification

Go to https://myaccount.gogle.com/ and click on Security, then, click on 2-Step Verification

Make sure you have selected the right account by clicking on the top-right profile icon

The below step will only show if the email is already running on any mobile device

Enter your mobile number and select Text Message, then, click on Send

Enter OTP and click on Next

Finally, Turn On the 2-Step verification

Step #3: Generate App Password

Go to https://myaccount.gogle.com/ again and click on Security, then, click on App Passwords

Select any suitable options and click on Generate

Great! App Password is generated now. Use this password in Outlook Configuration instead of your actual Gmail Password

Step #4: Configure account in Outlook using the following Settings

Incoming Settings:

For IMAP

Server:	imap.gmail.com
Requires:	SSL
Port	993

For POP3

Server:	pop.gmail.com
Requires:	SSL
Port	995

Outgoing Settings: (Use any one of the following) 

Server:	smtp.gmail.com
Requires:	TLS/STARTTLS
Port	587

Server:	smtp.gmail.com
Requires:	SSL
Port	465

Server:	smtp.gmail.com
Requires:	Auto
Port	587 or 465

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