Step 1: Enable IMAP in Gmail #

• Sign in to your Gmail account via a web browser.
• Click the gear icon in the top-right corner and select “See all settings.”
• Go to the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab.
• In the IMAP access section:
  • Select “Enable IMAP.”
  • Optionally, configure your preferences for IMAP folders and auto-expunge.
• Scroll down and click “Save Changes.”

Step 2: Configure Your Email Client #

You’ll need the following IMAP settings to connect Gmail to your email client.

Incoming Mail (IMAP) Settings: #

• IMAP Server: imap.gmail.com
• Port: 993
• Encryption: SSL/TLS
• Authentication: Your full Gmail email address and password (or app password if 2FA is enabled).

Step 3: Adjust Gmail Settings for App Access #

1. Use an App Password (for 2FA enabled accounts):
   • Go to your Google Account Security Settings.
   • Generate an App Password under the “App Passwords” section.
   • Use this password instead of your regular Gmail password in the email client.

Follow the screenshot to get information visually

Now navigate to the security settings. You will see a two-step verification function. 

Tap to the 2-Step Verification menu.

Click on the Turn on 2-Step Verification menu.

Well, the two-step verification is enabled. Now Go to this link to get the App Password for this email – https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords

Provide an App name and click on the Create button. Copy the App Password from here for further process of setting up the Email-based mailbox system.