How to Configure Gmail Account on Windows Mail

Hi

Like we explore the previous article where we have configured the Yahoo Mailbox on Windows Vista Mail same way we can do the same for Gmail account.

for Yahoo configuration check here

http://saxenablogs.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-configure-yahoo-mail-on-windows.html

Let us proceed with our Gmail Account configuration on Windows mail which is very advantageous for me and you guys too

BIGGEST ADVANTAGE
Now I can save or have backup of my entire GMAIL mailbox on my local hard drive.

Please follow the below steps and it will help you to configure the same.

Step1 : Goto Start Button and choose Windows Mail .Goto Menu choose Tools and Accounts create a new one for you and below screen appears.

Initial Setup screen

Step 2 : Press next and provide your name on the below screen.

Provide First Name/Last Name for yourself

Step 3 : Press Next button and the below screen.

Remember this is most important screen and take care in filling the details

Fill The GMAIL details as shown

Also choose the Outgoing Server Requires Authentication check box.

Step 4 : Press next and now provide your E- MAIL address of GMAIL and password.Can choose remember your password option here.

Provide E- Mail with Password here to setup your account 

Step 5: Press next and done.

Confirmation Screen

Step 6 : In case of Gmail like as shown above we also need to mention the port no.

for this goto windows live Menu and choose accounts and now click on properties ->advanced option

Enter Port Entries

Thats solved yes above 6 steps makes your life easier and you can access all Gmail mails on your local or Personal Laptop or home computer.

This is great advantage and benefit for me and hope you guys like too.If you guys would like to explore more about Gmail and its config option can check here itself
Gmail Help

Note : This is my personal Experience and self exploration not a recommendation from any third party so decide your self.