First, after setting up either a Gmail or Google Apps account, you CANNOT make any changes to the account (except for the name of the account) without breaking it. So being part of the Windows Insider program I learned quite a bit. You will need to go into the security software settings and find what’s causing the issue.įor great solutions concerning this, make sure and read through this Windows 10 Forums thread. From everything we have heard, 95% of the time, the culprit is third-party security software not allowing the connection, whether Avast, AVG, BitDefender, etc. We have received a lot of feedback from users reporting that their mail isn’t syncing correctly. What’s your take on the new Mail and Calendar apps? Leave a comment below and let us know.Īlso, if you have questions about these apps or anything about the new OS, join the Windows 10 Forums. Stay tuned for more in-depth articles about both apps in the coming weeks. Now the calendar appointments and reminders associated with your email account will be synced and populated.Īs I mentioned before, the Windows 10 Mail and Calendar apps are miles ahead of the apps in Windows 8.1. You also have the ability to add another account if you want. Next, you’ll see the email accounts you have set up – including the one you just set up. If this is the first time you’re using it, you are greeted with a Welcome screen. The Calendar app will also add your account. Your inbox will sync, and you are ready to go. That’s it! Now you will have your Gmail account available in the Mail app. If you have Google Two-Factor Authentication enabled – and everyone should be using it – wait for your confirmation code and verify your account.Īccept the agreement of what the Mail app will need to access from your account. That brings up the Google login screen to enter your account and password. In this case, I am adding a Gmail account. That brings up a list of the most popular email services. Next, you’ll see the email you use for your Microsoft Account to log in – click Add Account. Launch the Mail app, click the gear icon in the lower-left corner, and go to Settings > Accounts. For this article, I am going to add a Gmail account. Microsoft makes it a simple affair in Windows 10. The other benefit is your account is created in the Calendar app as well.īut, like a lot of users, you probably have multiple email accounts that you want to add. Note: When you upgrade to Windows 10 and log in with your Microsoft Account (which I recommend), your linked email address will be added automatically.

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