1. Open Apple Mail.
  2. Click Mail, and select Preferences…
  3. Open the Accounts tab, and click the plus sign (+) along the bottom to add a new account.
  4. Enter name, email address, and password

  5. Enter your name in the Full Name: field.
  6. Enter your Gmail address in the Email Address: field.
  7. Enter your Gmail password in the Password: field.
  8. Check the box next to Automatically set up your account.
  9. Click on Create.
  10. Now you’re done! Your settings should now look like this:
  11. Account Information Tab
    Advanced Tab

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