Learn how to use the Mail app on your Mac to send, receive, and manage email for all of your email accounts from one place. Yes, I currently use three Gmail accounts (regular Gmail and Google Apps both) and 5 Gmail calendars, from my iPhone (iOS 7) without any issues at all. All of them use app-specific passswords. They all work reliably and are stable. On all laptops and desktops I use my Gmail accounts through the browser (Chrome is my browser of choice). How to Add Gmail Email to Mac. If you haven’t already, download and install Spark mail app on your Mac to get started. If you’re already using Spark and want to add a Gmail account, follow these instructions here instead. Launch Spark for Mac; Click on “Start using Spark” on the welcome screen.
Add an email account
If you haven't already set up an email account in Mail, you might be prompted to add one when you open the app. If you're not prompted, or you just want to add another account, follow these steps:
- From the menu bar in Mail, choose Mail > Add Account.
- Select your email provider from the list, then click Continue.
- Some accounts, such as Google, might ask that you click Open Browser to complete authentication in your web browser.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to enter account details, such as your name, email address, and password. If you're not sure what information to enter, please contact your email provider for help.
Use the Inbox for each account
The Inbox gathers together the messages for every email account you added. If you added more than one account, you can click the disclosure triangle next to Inbox in the sidebar, then select a mailbox to see only the messages for that account.
Optional: Turn on other account features
Apple Mail App Mark All As Read
Apple Gmail App Mac Ios
If your account includes support for contacts, calendars, notes, or other features in addition to email, you can turn those features on or off:
Macbook Mail App
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Internet Accounts.
- Select your account in the sidebar.
- Select the features you want to use with your account.