How do I fix the mail server IMAP Gmail is not responding?

To setup IMAP for Google/Gmail, you must first enable IMAP by:

Log into Google/Gmail.
Click on the gear icon in the upper right, then select Settings.
Click on the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
Under IMAP Access, select the radio button for Enable IMAP and click on Save Changes.
Click on Settings again.

What is the IMAP server for Gmail?

Incoming connections to the IMAP server at imap.gmail.com:993 require SSL. The outgoing SMTP server, smtp.gmail.com , requires TLS. Use port 465 , or port 587 if your client begins with plain text before issuing the STARTTLS command.

Why is my Gmail not loading?

Gmail won't load. To try using Gmail without any extensions, open Gmail using your browser's incognito or private browsing mode. Step 3: Clear your browser's cache & cookies. Try clearing your browser's cache and cookies, then using Gmail again to see if that solves the problem.

How do I fix connection to server failed?

Other Possible Solutions

Change the Mail Days to Sync field to No Limit.
Reset Network settings via Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
Disable iCloud. Navigate back to mail account and reset the password.
Delete the account and create it as a new account.

What is IMAP in Google Mail?

Set up IMAP and change your SMTP settings to read Gmail messages in other mail clients, like Microsoft Outlook and Apple Mail. When you use IMAP, you can read your Gmail messages on multiple devices, and messages are synced in real time. You can also read Gmail messages using POP.

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