Overview
Google changed the name of its G Suite product to Google Workspace. See the following article for more information:
You can use any mail client you like—Outlook, Mac Mail, Thunderbird, and others—to view email hosted at Google Workspace. This article lists the settings you need to set up your mail client, including IMAP server details and Google's daily bandwidth limits.
If you are looking for instructions on how to set up your DreamHost-hosted email (not Google Workspace), view the following category of articles:
Bandwidth limits
Google sets specific bandwidth limits on downloads and uploads. Make sure you do not exceed these limits or Google may temporarily lock you out of your account.
| Limit | Per day |
|---|---|
| Download with IMAP | 2500MB |
| Download with POP | 1250MB |
| Upload with IMAP | 500MB |
If you're setting up a single IMAP account on multiple computers, try taking a break between each setup.
How do I configure IMAP?
Step 1 — Enable IMAP in Gmail
On your computer, open Gmail.
In the top right, click Settings gear icon.
From the dropdown, click See all settings.
Click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
In the IMAP Access section, select Enable IMAP.
Click the Save Changes button to save.
Step 2 — Configuring SMTP settings in your email client
Use the table below to configure your email client with an IMAP connection.
Incoming Mail (IMAP) Server
| Settings | Value |
|---|---|
| Server name | imap.gmail.com |
| Requires SSL | Yes |
| Port | 993 |
Outgoing Mail (IMAP) Server
| Settings | Value |
|---|---|
| Server name | smtp.gmail.com |
| Requires SSL | Yes |
| Requires TLS | Yes (if available) |
| Requires Authentication | Yes |
| Port for TLS/STARTTLS | 587 |
Name, address, and password
| Settings | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name or Display Name | Your name |
| Account Name, User name, or Email address | Your full email address |
| Password | Your Gmail password |
See also
External links
Get email from another email platform - Google Workspace Learning Center
