How do I add my iCloud account to gmail on Mac?

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How do I add my iCloud account to gmail on Mac?

Context: Recently, I decided to use my iCloud account as my main email. Along with using the Apple Mail app, I would also like to use my iCloud account in Gmail. Though I looked at a few forums and successfully added my iCloud account to my iPhone's Gmail app, I still needed to add it to my Mac. When I tried logging in to Gmail on Mac with my iCloud account, it didn't recognize it as an active account.

Question: I would like to know how to add my iCloud account to Gmail (if possible) on Mac.

iMac 21.5″

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 1:49 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 6, 2024 7:37 AM in response to Nellbune

By adding to Gmail do you mean to some app you downloaded that you use check youe email , or do you mean the Gmail website?

If the App, follow the steps provided by the App to add your account. You'll likely need to to generate a app specific password for it from iCloud.

click here ➜ Sign in to apps with your Apple ID using app-specific passwords - Apple Support

If you mean to the Gmail website, then you cannot. They are different email providers, different services. Gmail has no way of just accessing Apple's secure iCloud website. And while you can add other email accounts to Gmail to access, you can't just log in to Gmail with an account from a different provider. Google has no way to validate your iCloud credentials. Google can't just hack into iCloud to verify that your iCloud account and password are valid.

click here ➜ Access 3rd party email accounts with Gmail - Google Support

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Aug 6, 2024 3:24 PM in response to Phil0124

Hello Phil0124,

Yes, I did want to add my iCloud account to gmail.com, and this solves the issue well.

This is a much better solution than what I was thinking of. Having the inbox of my Gmail & iCloud account available at the same time is more convenient than switching between both. Unfortunately, when I tried to add my iCloud account, I got this error after waiting for a little bit.

When I clicked the "Show error details" button, the window displayed this message:

"Server returned error: 'Connection timed out: There may be a problem with the settings you added. Please contact your other email provider to verify the correct server name and port.'"

TLDR: When I put in my iCloud account, I was not given the option to "Gmailify" it.

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Nellbune Author

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Aug 9, 2024 11:20 AM in response to Phil0124

‎Oh ok. Well, thank you! It's good to have an answer to this question i've had for quite a while. Once again, thank you! I'll upvote your in-depth answer (the first post) so it gets pinned.

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Answer 4

Aug 7, 2024 7:41 AM in response to Nellbune

Correct. iCloud Email is not supported to be Gmailified

When you tried to add it you should have received a message that said: "Gmailify is not available for this provider."

Basically, you cannot use Gmail to access your iCloud Email.

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Nellbune Author

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Aug 9, 2024 10:43 AM in response to Phil0124

Oh, ok. Still, thanks for answering my question. I mostly use Apple devices, so it won't be troublesome to using and adjusting to Apple Mail. Once again, thank you. I will list your first response as the thread answer.

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Nellbune Author

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Aug 7, 2024 12:14 PM in response to Phil0124

Oh, so it isn't possible to even recieve Emails from an iCloud inbox into an existing Gmail inbox?

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Answer 7

Aug 7, 2024 1:15 PM in response to Nellbune

No, sorry. As said: Basically, you cannot use Gmail to access your iCloud Email.

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Answer 8

Aug 9, 2024 1:46 PM in response to Nellbune

You're most welcome.

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