Generic IMAP setup for Gmail on Android

This article will guide you through setting up your Private Email with the native Gmail app on Android. The screenshots may vary depending on the software version and device. 

    1. Launch the Settings app on your device.
    2. Once it launches, tap on Accounts.
    3. Tap on Add Account.
    4. Select Personal (IMAP), near the bottom of the screen, as the Account Type

    1. Enter your email address: support@thexyz.com

    1. Type your mailbox password

    1. Enter the following incoming settings:

      Username: support@thexyz.com
      Password: Your mailbox password
      Server: secure.emailsrvr.com
    2. Tap Next
 
 

 

 

  • Enter the following outgoing settings:

    Make sure Require signin is enabled.

    Username: support@thexyz.com
    Password: Your mailbox password
    SMTP Server: secure.emailsrvr.com
    Port (if prompted): 465 with SSL
  • Tap Next
 
 


    1. Select the options desired, and tap Next

    1. Account Name: Used to distinguish account from others in the device
      Your name: Name to be displayed in outgoing messages
    2. Tap Next

  1. You are all set! Go back to the main menu, open the Gmail app and your messages should start syncing. Please give it a few minutes to download data before troubleshooting.
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