How to Access Gmail with Eudora

In internet times, Eudora has been around for eons. This can make it look a bit odd at times, but it also makes it extremely versatile. And Eudora never stood still, is still apt for all the email challenges of today.

So, if you have been using Eudora for eons (or just discovered it now) and now got a Gmail account, you can still use Eudora with it by receiving and sending all your Gmail messages in Eudora. Of course, you can access Gmail via its fine web-based interface at the same time.

Access Gmail with Eudora Using IMAP

To set up a Gmail account in Eudora via IMAP (which gives you access to all archived mail and lets you use Gmail labels as folders):

• Make sure IMAP access is enabled in Gmail.
• Select Tools | Personalities from the menu in Eudora.
• Click in the personalities window with the right mouse button.
• Select New... from the context menu.
• Choose Skip directly to advanced account setup.
• Click Finish.
• Type "Gmail" under Personality Name:.
• Type your name under Real Name:.
• Type your Gmail address under Email Address:.
• Type your Gmail account name under User Name:.
  • Your account name is what precedes "@gmail.com" in your Gmail address. If your address is "homers@gmail.com", for example, type "homers".
• Type "smtp.gmail.com" under SMTP Server:.
• Make sure Required, Alternate Port is selected under Secure Sockets when Sending.
• Go to the Incoming Mail tab.
• Type "imap.gmail.com" under Server:.
• Make sure IMAP is selected under Configuration:.
• Make sure Required, Alternate Port is the Secure Sockets when Receiving choice.
• Click OK.
• Type your Gmail password under Password:.
• Click OK.

Access Gmail with Eudora Using POP

To download your Gmail messages in Eudora:

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• Make sure POP access is turned on for your Gmail account.
• Select Tools | Personalities from the menu in Eudora.
• Click in the personalities window with the right mouse button.
• Select New... from the context menu.
• Choose Skip directly to advanced account setup.
• Click Finish.
• Type "Gmail" under Personality Name:.
• Type your name under Real Name:.
• Type your Gmail address under Email Address:.
• Type your full Gmail address again under User Name:.
• Type "smtp.gmail.com" under SMTP Server:.
• Make sure Required, Alternate Port is selected under Secure Sockets when Sending.
• Go to the Incoming Mail tab.
• Type "pop.gmail.com" under Server:.
• Make sure POP is selected under Configuration:.
• Make sure Required, Alternate Port is the Secure Sockets when Receiving choice.
• Click OK.