How to Add an Email Account to the Gmail App on Your Phone
Are you tired of constantly switching between different email apps on your phone? Did you know that you can easily add multiple email accounts to the Gmail app and manage all your emails in one place? In this technical guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to add an email account to the Gmail app on your phone.
Android
On your Android phone or tablet, you can add both Gmail and non-Gmail accounts to the Gmail app.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open Gmail
.
- At the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Add another account.
- Choose the type of account you want to add.
- To add your account, follow the on-screen steps.
iPhone or iPad
On your iPhone or iPad, you can add both Gmail and non-Gmail accounts to the Gmail app.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app
- At the top right, tap your profile picture.
- Tap Add another account.
- Choose the type of account you want to add:
- If you use iCloud, @me.com, or @mac.com accounts, you may have to enter specific settings or an app password.
- If you check work or school emails through Outlook for Windows, select Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
- If you don't find your email service, select Other.
- To add your account, follow the on-screen steps.
- Optional: Tap Try Gmailify to get Gmail features for your other email accounts.