How to set up the "Mail" application on Mac OS Lion to sync with OU Webmail

Last Updated: 9/23/11

1. First, you will need to enable IMAP in the Webmail powered by Google settings.

a. Click on the settings link in the upper right of the screen [see image]
gmail settings image
b. Click on the tab titled "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" [see image]
gmail settings image

c. Click on the button to enable IMAP [see image]
gmail settings image

2. You will then need to ensure your email password is eight to ten characters long. If it is not you can reset it by going here https://netid.oakland.edu/profile/authOUCAReset.php

3. You will also need to synchronize your password by going to https://netid.oakland.edu/gmailsync/

4. Perform the unlock captcha at https://www.google.com/accounts/UnlockCaptcha

5. You can now open the Mail application. Enter the following information in the fields:
Your Name
Your Full Email Address
Your Email Password

Now click Continue [see image]
ma mail settings image

6. Finally, verify all information is correct and uncheck "Calendars" and "Chat". Click Create [see image]
ma mail settings image

Need further assistance? Contact the OUWB IT Helpdesk via phone (248) 370-3695 or email [email protected]

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