Windows 8 Sync Gmail

Using multiple email accounts is far from uncommon these days. Not all of them are necessarily important but you still need to check them now and then, and deal with the incoming mails. The phrase to note here is ‘now and then.' Right, not all the time. May be only the main one all the time, but no, not all the email accounts all the time.

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This is why it becomes to important to control email sync and notifications, especially when all of those accounts are connected to a device like a smartphone (a good way to save on data plans too). We have talked about doing that on Windows Phone 8. Today we are set to take on the Mail app on Windows 8.

After January 30th, 2013 – Google will no longer support new Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) connections from Windows PCs and tablets to sync your email, calendar and contacts from Gmail. If you've already connected your Google account to your PC running Windows 8 and Windows RT using the Mail, People or Calendar apps, you don't have. To begin with, launch Windows 8 Mail app by going to the Start Screen. Chrome not installing windows 10. If it is not there you may.

One of the best things about Windows 8 is that you can sync settings, apps, and more across multiple computers and tablets. If you choose it, Windows 8 automatically uses the ActiveSync protocol which is disabled by Google in Gmail for new accounts and new devices. If not, Windows 8 takes the IMAP protocol.

Here is the process:

Step 1: To begin with, launch Windows 8 Mail app by going to the Start Screen. https://bestjfil597.weebly.com/www-bingosky-com.html.

If it is not there you may bring up the app search screen through Windows key + W and look for it. Screenshot windows 10.

Step 2: Once you are in, you will see your list of accounts on the left pane. 2tb backup hard drive. Hit and hover your mouse on the right edge of the screen to bring up the Charm Bar. Hit on the icon for Settings.

Step 3: That will bring up a Settings section on the right portion of the screen. Choose Accounts.

Step 4: From the list of accounts that you have select the one you wish to rename. In my case it is Outlook.

Step 5: The first thing is to decide whether you want this account to sync emails with the Mail app. If yes, ensure that the check box Email under Content to sync is checked. To disable syncing, uncheck the account.

Step 6: Then define the download frequency and timeline by setting values for Download new email and Download email from sections. Here are the available options.

Step 7: Moving on to Notifications, scroll further down to find the setting option. If you wish to receive notification for the account in question, turn the switch on to Show email notifications for this account.

Windows 8 Sync Gmail Inbox

With that, when a new mail arrives and is downloaded in to the app (as per you download frequency) you would be notified about its arrival on your desktop.

Conclusion

I am sure you will set up at least a few parameters on one or more of your accounts. It is obvious that you do not want desktop notifications for all your accounts. Besides, not all accounts have a priority to download email as soon as they arrive.

This can also serve as a measure to save your internet bandwidth from getting cramped or overloaded with constant activity. Killing two birds with one stone, no?

How To Sync Gmail To Outlook

Here is the process:

Step 1: To begin with, launch Windows 8 Mail app by going to the Start Screen. https://bestjfil597.weebly.com/www-bingosky-com.html.

If it is not there you may bring up the app search screen through Windows key + W and look for it. Screenshot windows 10.

Step 2: Once you are in, you will see your list of accounts on the left pane. 2tb backup hard drive. Hit and hover your mouse on the right edge of the screen to bring up the Charm Bar. Hit on the icon for Settings.

Step 3: That will bring up a Settings section on the right portion of the screen. Choose Accounts.

Step 4: From the list of accounts that you have select the one you wish to rename. In my case it is Outlook.

Step 5: The first thing is to decide whether you want this account to sync emails with the Mail app. If yes, ensure that the check box Email under Content to sync is checked. To disable syncing, uncheck the account.

Step 6: Then define the download frequency and timeline by setting values for Download new email and Download email from sections. Here are the available options.

Step 7: Moving on to Notifications, scroll further down to find the setting option. If you wish to receive notification for the account in question, turn the switch on to Show email notifications for this account.

Windows 8 Sync Gmail Inbox

With that, when a new mail arrives and is downloaded in to the app (as per you download frequency) you would be notified about its arrival on your desktop.

Conclusion

I am sure you will set up at least a few parameters on one or more of your accounts. It is obvious that you do not want desktop notifications for all your accounts. Besides, not all accounts have a priority to download email as soon as they arrive.

This can also serve as a measure to save your internet bandwidth from getting cramped or overloaded with constant activity. Killing two birds with one stone, no?

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