Set up email in Gmail email app
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Before you begin, update the Gmail app to the latest version:
Open the Google Play Store app on your phone or tablet.
Type "Gmail" into the search bar and then select Update.
Note: If the update option is not available, you're already on the latest version.
Open the Gmail app.
Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner > Settings > Add account > Exchange and Microsoft 365.
Important: Do NOT choose "Outlook, Hotmail, and Live" unless you want to sync email only and not calendar/contacts.
Enter your password and tap Next.
Outlook.com users: skip this step
Exchange or other accounts: you may have to ask your IT admin or email provider for server settings and set up your account manually
Microsoft 365 work or school: you may see a Redirect request screen. Tap OK.
On the Incoming server settings screen, change your server to outlook.office365.com.
If you have a Microsoft 365 work or school account, you may also be asked to confirm Remote security administration and approve additional security measures. In this case, choose OK or Activate.
If you don't see this message and emails are syncing, skip this step.
If you see a notification that reads "Unable to sync calendar and contacts," tap it. Then tap Allow to give access and you're done!
Note: If you don't see a sync error, verify your calendar and contacts are syncing.
Enter your full email address and tap Next.
Follow steps for your account type:
Follow any prompts you may get for security or device permissions, sync settings, and more.
Go to the inbox you just set up. If you see an email that says "Action Required to Sync Email," open it and tap Use another Mail app instead.
Pull down the Android notification bar by swiping down from the top of your screen.
