Gmail

Setting Up Gmail on your Mobile Device

To set up Gmail with the email app:

(Make sure to delete any other "Exchange" accounts on your device.)

In this example, we'll explain how to sync a Gmail account with the Mail app for iOS devices, including the iPhone and iPad. Keep in mind that this process may vary depending on your device.

1. Navigate to the email settings on your device, then select Add Account.

2. Select Exchange.

3. Type in your full email address (firstname.lastname@tangischools.org)

4. Type in your tangi password.

5. Tap Next

6. Type in the server name m.google.com 

7. Type in your username (full email address) and password

8. Tap Next and select what you would like sync

9. Click Save

• Download the Gmail app from the App Store using this direct iTunes link.

• Enter the Name, Email, password and a description for your Gmail or Google Apps email address, and tap on Sign in to login to your account. 

• You can either tap on Start Tour to go through a quick visual walkthrough on how to use the Gmail app, or tap on Go to Inbox to access your emails.

• You should also get an option to allow the Gmail app to send you notifications, tap on Yes to get notifications whenever you get a new email.

• By default, you will get notifications only for the Important Emails. If you want notifications for all emails then swipe to the right in the Inbox to access the menu, tap on the Gear icon, and then tap on All New Emails.

The other benefits of using the official app is that it allows you to use all the features that Gmail offers such as labels, see Inbox categories like Promotions, Social etc, ability to respond to Google Calendar apps right from the app, edit email signature and vacation responses and more.