It is very easy to configure a Gmail account in Apple Mail, as Apple devices support Google account authentication. In this blog, I will explain how to add Gmail to Apple Mail on different Apple devices and ways to transfer your Gmail mailbox to Apple Mail.

Table of Contents
  1. Points You Must Know Before Configuring Gmail to Apple Mail Account
  2. Sync Gmail Account to iPhone or iPad
  3. Configure Gmail Account on Mac Computer
  4. Move Gmail Emails to Apple Mail with iCloud Option
  5. Gmail to Apple Mail Migration with Professional Software
  6. How to Perform Migration Through Software
  7. Final Words

Whether you are using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer, you can easily add Gmail account to Apple Mail. It has built-in support to authenticate your Gmail account and sync with the email service. Also, you can sync contacts and calendars along with your mailbox. Along with this, it is also very easy to migrate Gmail emails to Apple Mail.

Points You Must Know Before Configuring Gmail to Apple Mail Account

Before you start the procedure, you must prepare your Google account and Apple device first.

  • Check that your Gmail account is active, and you must know your Google credentials.
  • Enable Two-Step Verification and generate an app password to maintain security during the configuration.
  • Update your Apple device to the latest version; this is because syncing to an outdated version may create problems with compatibility and authentication.
  • Properly backup Gmail emails to keep your data safe and prevent data loss.

If you want to configure your Gmail account on Apple devices – iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.- the methods are different. Below, I am going to provide a step-by-step procedure.

Sync Gmail Account to iPhone or iPad

  1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Find the Apps option and click it. Select the Mail button. If you see the Mail option in the main Settings menu, then click it.
  3. Click on Mail Accounts and then the Add Account button.
  4. Select Google from the list of email providers. Type your Gmail email address and tap Next.
  5. Enter your password and complete the verification.
  6. Click the Continue button to allow iOS access to your Google account.
  7. Switch on the services that you want to sync. Then, click the Save button.

Configure Gmail Account on Mac Computer

In this process, you add your Gmail account to the built-in Apple Mail. Here are the steps.

  1. Run the Mail app on your Mac computer.
  2. Click the Mail button, then select the Add Account button.
  3. Select Google as an email provider. Click the Continue button.
  4. Open the browser when asked, then authenticate your account.
  5. Provide your Gmail email address and password, and complete the authentication steps.
  6. Press the Allow button to permit macOS to access your Google account.
  7. Choose the apps that you want to sync with your Google account and click Done.

Here are the ways to add your Gmail account to Apple devices. Now, many are transferring their Gmail mailbox to Apple Mail. If you also want to do this, here are the ways.

Move Gmail Emails to Apple Mail with iCloud Option

If you want to completely move your Gmail mailbox to your Apple environment, then you can copy your mailbox to iCloud. iCloud is an official Apple server where you can migrate your emails.

  1. Log in to iCloud Mail and sign in using your Apple ID.
  2. Go to Settings, then click the Import Messages button.
  3. Click Google/Gmail from the list and press the Continue button.
  4. Sign in to your Google account and allow Apple permission to copy your data.

Gmail to Apple Mail Migration with Professional Software

To transfer your complete Gmail mailbox to Apple Mail, you need to use iCloud. These methods take a lot of time, and you need extra help. However, SysTools IMAP Migration Software or any other tool can make the process much easier and quicker.

The software is straightforward, which means you only have to provide your source and destination details. Then you can move your complete mailbox without any issues. This is great for transferring multiple Gmail mailboxes as well as selective ones. Also, you can download it for free on your Windows and Mac computers.

How to Perform Migration Through Software

  1. Install the software and run it on your desktop. Click IMAP in both tabs.
    choose imap
  2. Click the Email option and then click Date Filter to set a date range for selective migration.
    apply date filter
  3. In the Source dashboard, select the Gmail option from the list of servers. Click the Validate button to confirm the permissions.
    choose gmail as source
  4. Choose Apple Mail in the destination panel. Also, click the Validate button.
    select apple mail as destination
  5. Now, you have to add your source and destination account IDs. Click the Download Template button.
    download template
  6. Add your user IDs in the required fields. Here, you can add multiple email IDs. Save the file and import it into the software.
  7. Validate your accounts, then you can click the Start Migration button.
    start migration

Final Words

In this blog, I have explained how you can add Gmail to Apple Mail. I have properly explained the step-by-step process of configuring your Gmail account with Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Along with this, I also mentioned ways to transfer your mailbox. Using iCloud, you can manually move them, but there is a much easier and safer approach, such as the professional software that I suggested above.