Gmail not syncing with Outlook? 4 solutions you should try

 Setting up your email accounts offers many conveniences, as you don't need to come and go every time you need to check your emails. Outlook and Gmail, both email services, are used by most email service users. Additionally, Outlook combined with Gmail can improve the game with improved performance, ease of use, and better management.

 

The "Outlook not syncing with Gmail" situation can arise in any version of Outlook you have. But here's the good news: You can fix Outlook sync problems by following the tips and methods provided in this guide.

 

1. Check for faulty Windows updates

 

The first moment you realize that Gmail is not syncing with Outlook, you should check for Windows updates installed on your device. There may be some faulty or unwanted updates that you have installed on your device that are causing the sync error.

 

There are certain updates like KB2837618 and KB2837643 that cause sync errors not only with Gmail but most other email services as well.

 

Therefore, if you have also installed these updates for Windows, you must uninstall them immediately. Then try syncing Gmail with Outlook again.

 2. Check the Internet

 A simple internet bug can also be the reason for facing problems when syncing emails from Gmail to Outlook. Therefore, you need to make sure that your device is connected to a stable and working internet connection. Also, check your internet settings if you are restricting the syncing process.

 3. Remove and re-add a Gmail account

 This may seem complex, but "Delete and re-add Gmail in Outlook" is one of the most effective solutions for troubleshooting synchronization problems in Outlook. I will explain how to do it.

 

To delete the Gmail account-

 

·         Launch Outlook on your device

·         Click on the "File" option

·         Go to Account Settings> Account Settings

·         Select the Gmail account you want to delete or remove and then click the "Delete" option.

 

To re-add Gmail account to Outlook-

 

·         Open Outlook

·         Click File> Add Account

·         Enter your Gmail address in the dialog that appears, followed by the password.

·         If you have enabled two-step authentication for Gmail, enter the password you generated and click "Next".

·         Outlook will start receiving the Gmail settings and test the connection.

·         If all the settings have been entered correctly, you will receive a congratulatory message.

·         Click "Finish" and you can start sending and receiving Gmail within Outlook.

 

4. Verify the accuracy of the Gmail IMAP and POP server settings 

 

As explained in the previous step, you need to enter the correct IMAP or POP settings for Gmail, as a single error in the settings can change things. If you are not sure which settings to use for your Gmail account, please refer to the information provided below:

 

Set up IMAP in Gmail

IMAP is used to read your Gmail messages in other email clients such as Outlook, and it can be used on multiple devices as emails are synchronized in real time.

 

Step 1 :- Mainly, you will need to make sure that IMAP is activated for your Gmail account as follows:

 

Launch Gmail on your device.

In the top right, click Settings> View all settings

Click the Forwarding and POP / IMAP tab.

In the "IMAP Access" segment, select the "Enable IMAP" option and click "Save Changes".