Microsoft allows individuals, who switch mailer services from Gmail and Yahoo, to import a copy of all emails into their Microsoft 365 account or connect their old email account to Outlook.
First, you need to prepare Gmail for connecting to Outlook;
Step 1: Sign into your Gmail or Google Workspace account.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon located at the top right corner and click on the settings menu.
Step 3: Head to the ‘forwarding and POP/IMAP’ tab.
Step 4: Scroll down to the IMAP access, enable it and save changes.
Step 5: Enable two-step verification in your Gmail account.
Step 6: Then, create an “app password” through the Google account, which will be used in Gmail.
Steps to add Gmail account to Outlook
Step 1: Open the Outlook app and select the file option.
Step 2: Click to add an account under the file section.
Step 3: On the Auto Account Setup page, enter your name, Gmail address, and Gmail password (or the app password).
Step 4: Click Finish.
Now, Outlook will sync with your Gmail account.
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