Supported setup method
Gmail on Android supports automatic configuration.
Step-by-step Gmail Android setup
- Open Gmail
- Tap your profile picture (top-right)
- Tap Add another account
- Choose Other
- Enter your full email address
- Select account type:
- IMAP (recommended) to keep mail on server
- POP3 if you want mail downloaded locally
- Enter your email password
- Allow Gmail to fetch server settings automatically
- Confirm sync preferences
- Finish setup
IMAP vs POP3 (Which should I choose?)
- IMAP (Recommended):
- Keeps emails on server
- Syncs across devices
- POP3:
- Downloads emails to one device
- Can remove mail from server
Most users should choose IMAP.
