Read and send mail from Yahoo, Hotmail, and other email addressesusing the Gmail app, instead of forwarding your mail.
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With your non-Google address, you can use many of the same Gmail features as Google Accounts:
- Search for an email by sender, subject, or other criteria.
- Move an email to a folder.
- Change how you see reply emails.
Add or remove your account
You can add both Gmail and non-Gmail accounts to the Gmail app for Android.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app
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In the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Add another account.
- Choose the type of account you want to add.
- If you check work or school emails through Outlook for Windows, select Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
- If you don't see your email service, select Other.
- Follow the steps on the screen to add your account.
.- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
- In the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Manage accounts on this device.
- Tap the email account you want to remove.
- Tap Remove account.
See messages from all accounts in Gmail app
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app.
- In the top left, tap Menu .
- Tap All inboxes.
.I'm getting an error
"Username and password not accepted"
Check with your other email service for:
- The correct server, port, and security settings
- Whether you needan app-specific password to sign in
Note: If you're trying to add an iCloud account to Gmail, learn how to enter iCloudsettings.
"Email security not guaranteed"
If your other email service doesn't support the highest level of security for your messages, we'll show you this warning.
If the issue isn't severe, you'll have the option toadd youraccount using an unsecured connection:
- In the "Security type" section, tap the Down arrow .
- Select None.
.Note: If you choose this option, your connection to your email service won't be encrypted. This means that someone might see the username, password, or message information of your added account.
Certificate error
If you see any of the error messages below, your other email service might not support a secure connection.
- Certificate not trusted
- Certificate expired or not yet valid
- Certificate has been changed
- Certificate subject and hostname mismatch
- Certificate not found
To help fix the error, you can report it to your other email service:
- On the error message, tap More info.
- In the top right, tap More Share.
Share.Note: You might need to do a search for the contact information of your other email service.
"Something went wrong" or "Couldn't open connection to server"
You can't add non-IMAP accounts, like Exchange and POP, to your Gmail app. If you're adding a different type of account, check with your email provider to make sure IMAP is turned on.
Related resources
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Now, let's break down the concepts mentioned in the article and provide more information:
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Adding Accounts to Gmail App:
- To add an account on the Gmail app for Android, open the app, tap your profile picture, and select "Add another account."
- Choose the type of account you want to add, such as Outlook, Hotmail, Live, or select "Other" if your email service isn't listed.
- Follow the on-screen steps to complete the account addition.
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Removing Accounts from Gmail App:
- Open the Gmail app, tap your profile picture, then tap "Manage accounts on this device."
- Select the email account you want to remove and tap "Remove account."
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Viewing Messages from All Accounts:
- Open the Gmail app, tap the menu in the top left, and select "All inboxes" to see messages from all linked accounts.
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Troubleshooting "Username and Password Not Accepted" Error:
- Check with your email service for correct server, port, and security settings.
- Ensure you don't need an app-specific password to sign in.
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Dealing with "Email Security Not Guaranteed" Warning:
- If your email service doesn't support high-level security, you may choose to add your account using an unsecured connection, understanding the associated risks.
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Addressing Certificate Errors:
- Report certificate errors to your email service for resolution.
- Follow specific steps to report errors, including sharing more information about the error message.
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Issues with Non-IMAP Accounts:
- Gmail app doesn't support non-IMAP accounts like Exchange and POP.
- Ensure IMAP is turned on if you're adding a different type of account.
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Additional Resources:
- The article provides links to various resources for creating a Gmail account, changing or resetting passwords, adding email accounts to the Gmail app, managing inbox categories, and more.
For more assistance, the article suggests community help, provides steps for common tasks, and encourages users to send feedback within Gmail. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask.
