Windows 10: Mail app won't let me connect gmail account

Discus and support Mail app won't let me connect gmail account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,Got a new laptop recently and am trying to set up Mail so it has my gmail and hotmail accounts on. When I try it it keeps giving me a 'something... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Joni-03, Jul 9, 2021.

  1. Joni-03 Win User

    Mail app won't let me connect gmail account


    Hi,Got a new laptop recently and am trying to set up Mail so it has my gmail and hotmail accounts on. When I try it it keeps giving me a 'something went wrong' message with the error code 0x80070490. Tried various bits of internet troubleshooting advice but nothing has worked yet, could do with some advice!

    :)
     
    Joni-03, Jul 9, 2021
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  2. Unable to add Gmail account in Mail app

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand the concern as you are trying to add Yahoo/Gmail email account in Mail app.
    In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:



    • What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 currently installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the Version of Mail app installed?
    • Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
    • Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?


    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if that helps.



    Steps to add Yahoo email in Mail app.

    1. In yahoo mails account security, click on manage app passwords.
    2. After selecting other app and entering the new app name in the text box
    3. Now, in Windows 10 mail app, add this type of account.
    4. In Windows 10 mail app, enter your details and the password generated by step 2


    Steps to add Gmail email in Mail app

    Step 1: Connect your Google account to PC

    1. Go to the Security section of your Google account
    2. Under Connected
      apps
      and sites, go to Apps
      connected to your account
    3. Make sure that Windows is on the list


    Step 2: Enable IMAP on your Google account

    1. Sign in to Gmail
    2. Click the gear in the top right
    3. Select Settings
    4. Click Forwarding
      and POP/IMAP

    5. Select Enable IMAP
    6. Click Save Changes


    Step 3: Add Gmail account.

    1. Open Mail app.
    2. Click on the gear icon to open settings.
    3. Click on Manage account.
    4. Click on Add account.
    5. Now select Google and check if you are able to add the account.


    Regards,



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Jul 9, 2021
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  3. AndreTen Win User
    Windows 10 Mail App - stop sync automatically Gmail Account

    Where did you get that message about mail app isn't supported? And to create application password? Can you post a picture of it?

    I'm using gmail account in Mail app with two step verification and all I had to do was confirm password and second step verification.. All went smooth, and I'm getting mails in multiple Windows PCs and phone.
     
    AndreTen, Jul 9, 2021
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  4. 10win10 Win User

    Mail app won't let me connect gmail account

    Windows 10 Mail App - stop sync automatically Gmail Account

    hi, you can add images how you re-add your gmail account?
    i don't find right now but i search for some article about that, but pretty sure that i read somewhere about that
    Add Gmail and Other Email to Windows 10 Mail Calendar (Updated)

    thanks
     
    10win10, Jul 9, 2021
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