Configure Outlook 2007 to Work with Gmail

Do you use Gmail, and did you know you can download your mail to your computer instead of looking at it on their website? This is a guide to set up an existing Gmail email account to work with Outlook 2007.

Steps

  1. Open Outlook 2007.
  2. Click on "Tools" Tab.
  3. Select "Account Settings".
  4. Click on "New".
  5. Enter your details.
  6. Click Next and wait for outlook to connect to your mail and verify your account.
  7. After your account is successfully connected, click Finish.

Tips

  • Before starting, it is important to be logged out of your Gmail account.
  • Gmail will not download anything it considers spam to Outlook 2007, it is a good idea to check your Gmail by logging in to your account once or twice a week to check your spam folder for any important emails that might have been tagged as spam.

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