How to add gmail to my ipad

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Add your account
Troubleshoot problems
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How to add a Gmail account to your iPad's Mail app
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Why can't I add my Gmail to my iPad?
Why can't I see my Gmail account on my iPad?
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Add your account

On your iPhone or iPad, you can add both Gmail and non-Gmail accounts to the Gmail app.

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Gmail app
.
At the top right, tap your profile picture.
Tap Add another account.
Choose the type of account you want to add:
- If you use iCloud, @me.com, or @mac.com accounts, you may have to enter specific settings or an app password.
- If you check work or school emails through Outlook for Windows, select Outlook, Hotmail, and Live.
- If you don't find your email service, select Other.
To add your account, follow the on-screen steps.
- Optional: Tap Try Gmailify to get Gmail features for your other email accounts.

Troubleshoot problems

Forgot your username or password
Can't access your account
Need help with 2-step verification

Create a Gmail account
Sign out of Gmail

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You can add your account to the default iOS Mail app on your iPad, or you can install Google's Gmail app and add the account from there.

Here's how to do both.

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How to add a Gmail account to your iPad's Mail app

1. Start the Settings app.

2. Tap "Passwords & Accounts."

3. Tap "Add Account."

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Why can't I add my Gmail to my iPad?

Check if IMAP is enabled. If IMAP on your iPhone is disabled, you can't add Gmail account to iPhone. Sometimes, it will be turned off by default after restarting your iPhone or updating iOS. Just in case, check if IMAP is enabled.

Why can't I see my Gmail account on my iPad?

Open the Settings app and tap General. Tap Reset. Tap Reset All Settings and proceed. After this process completes, set up Gmail, and it should work fine.

How do I sync my email account to my iPad?

Syncing emails on iOS Open up the main Settings app for iOS, then choose Mail. Tap Accounts, then Add Account to see a list of options including Microsoft Outlook and Google. If you don't see the one you want, tap on the Other button. Follow the steps shown on screen to set up another email account on iOS.