How do you sync your Gmail app with other email accounts or apps?

2 Add another email account

To sync your Gmail app with another email account, you need to add that account to your Gmail app. You can add accounts from different providers, such as Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud, and others. To add another email account, open your Gmail app, tap the menu icon, and then tap Settings. Tap Add account and then tap the type of account you want to add. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter your email address, password, and other details. Once you add another email account, you can switch between accounts by tapping your profile picture or name in the top right corner of the app.

3 Use a third-party app

If you want to sync your Gmail app with another email app, you need to use a third-party app that supports Gmail integration. There are many email apps that can sync with Gmail, such as Spark, Edison, BlueMail, and others. To use a third-party app, you need to download it from the Google Play Store or the App Store, depending on your device. Then, you need to grant the app permission to access your Gmail account. Follow the instructions on the app to set up your Gmail account and sync your messages. You can also customize the app's features and settings according to your preferences.

4 Enable IMAP or POP

Another way to sync your Gmail app with other email accounts or apps is to enable IMAP or POP in your Gmail settings. IMAP and POP are protocols that allow you to access your email messages from different devices and apps. IMAP syncs your messages across devices and apps, while POP downloads your messages to one device or app. To enable IMAP or POP, open your Gmail app, tap the menu icon, and then tap Settings. Tap your account name and then tap Manage your Google Account. Tap the Security tab and then scroll down to Less secure app access. Turn on the option to allow less secure apps to access your account. Then, go back to your Gmail app, tap the menu icon, and then tap Settings. Tap your account name and then tap Incoming settings. Choose either IMAP or POP and enter the required information.

5 Sync your contacts and calendars

Besides syncing your email messages, you might also want to sync your contacts and calendars between your Gmail app and other email accounts or apps. This can help you keep track of your appointments, events, and contacts across platforms. To sync your contacts and calendars, open your Gmail app, tap the menu icon, and then tap Settings. Tap your account name and then tap Sync contacts or Sync calendar. You can choose to sync all contacts or calendars, or select specific groups or calendars. You can also adjust the sync frequency and other options.

6 Troubleshoot sync issues

At times, you may experience sync issues between your Gmail app and other email accounts or apps, such as not receiving new messages, seeing error messages, or noticing discrepancies between devices or apps. To troubleshoot sync issues, try these steps: check your internet connection for stability and speed; review your sync settings to ensure they're correct and up-to-date; make sure you have sufficient storage space for your messages and attachments; verify that battery saver or data saver mode isn't interfering with sync; check that notifications aren't blocked or muted; confirm that filters and labels aren't hiding or moving your messages; double-check your spam folder and trash folder to make sure they're not deleting or blocking your messages; review security settings to ensure they're not preventing account syncing; check app updates to make sure you have the latest version of your Gmail app and other email apps; and restart your device before attempting to sync again.