Gmail Outlook Configuration using Less-Secure-App (Email & Password)

Note: This method is not recommended as it requires entering the password in outlook and is prone to hacking by several unknown viruses in the computer.

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 Less Secure Apps

Go to https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps and enable the setting

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

Refresh the page and verify that the option is enabled

Step #3: 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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