Updated on December 30, 2021 This article explains how to get Gmail on an iPhone by adding your email account details to your phone settings. Instructions apply to any Gmail email account on any personal use or Workspace tier on any iPhone with iOS 11 or above. How to Access Gmail in iPhone Mail Using IMAPThere are two ways to download email to your iPhone: IMAP and POP. You can use whichever you prefer, but IMAP excels in its synchronization features. Previous Gmail messages will download to your phone and be stored in the built-in Mail app, which is also where you can get new emails and send messages to your contacts. Use the following steps to get Gmail on your phone using the Gmail IMAP server settings:
How to Access Gmail in iPhone Mail Using POPThe Gmail POP server settings are needed to use Gmail on your phone over POP.
Depending on the POP download settings in your Gmail account, you may be able to delete an email on your iPhone and have it remain in your Gmail account. Adjust this feature by changing the When messages are accessed with POP option under the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab in your Gmail settings. FAQ
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