Setting Up Outlook for Gmail on Windows


Overview


The instructions below will help guide you through the steps required to connect your Gmail to Outlook client on a Windows device. This setup is for UCSD Gmail customers that would like the option to use Outlook even though their mailbox is in Google.

 

Steps to Take


Connect Gmail to Outlook on PC

  1. Open the latest version of Outlook
    1. Type Outlook in your windows search.
    2. Select Outlook.
    ‘Outlook’ typed in Windows search; Outlook app circled in results.

  2. Enter your UCSD Gmail address into the Suggested accounts bar. Click Continue.

    UCSD Gmail address entered in Suggested Accounts bar; arrow points to Continue.

  3. Do not enter your password. Instead, click on Select provider.

    Arrow pointing to the Select Provider box.

  4. Select Gmail from the list of email providers

    Arrow pointing to Gmail in the list of email providers

  5. Click on Continue to sync your Gmail account.

    Arrow pointing at Continue

  6. Your default web browser will open to the UCSD Single Sign-On page. Enter your UCSD Gmail credentials (AD login), then click LOGIN.

    Screenshot of UCSD Single Sign-On page

  7. You'll be redirected to the "Sign in with Google" page to grant Microsoft access. Click Continue to proceed.

    Arrow pointing to Continue in the "Sign in with Google" page

  8. A page showing the Gmail apps and services that Microsoft Outlook can access will load.
    1. Check the Select all box -- this is required to continue syncing Gmail
    2. Click Continue.
      "Select all" box is circled -- arrow points to Continue

  9. An Open Outlook prompt will appear on your web browser -- click Allow.
    1. You'll be redirected back to the Outlook app, where setup will begin. Give it a moment to sync.
    2. During setup, you'll be presented into privacy agreements and options. Review them as you prefer.
    3. You may be asked whether to send optional diagnostic data to Microsoft; choose whichever option you prefer.
    4. Once setup is complete, your mailbox should be ready to use.

If you still have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk. You can call us at (858) 246-4357, email us at support@ucsd.edu, or submit a ticket at support.ucsd.edu.