Apple Mail Not Syncing with Gmail

Apple Mail and Gmail are two such mail services that require no prologue. Both the webmail services are used widely and have enormous users worldwide. Apple Mail is one finest email clients for Mac Operating System users whereas Gmail can be used by any user. Even though the Apple Mail users can also use Gmail on the Mac devices just by synchronizing the Gmail account on their Apple devices. There might encounter a situation where a well synchronized Gmail account on an Apple device was working successfully but suddenly stopped working or showing the Gmail emails. Gmail is showing up the mails on Gmail but not working while synchronized with Apple Mail? Before moving towards fixing the issue, the user must know the cause due to which the Apple mail is not syncing with Gmail. 

What May Cause This Gmail Sync Issue in Mail?

• Server Issue: Make certain that servers are functioning well.
• Offline Device: Ensure that the device has a stable and working Internet connection.
• Enable IMAP: If IMAP is turned off, it won’t sync.
• Wrong Settings: Wrong settings may obstruct the syncing process.
• Outdated App: Outdated apps may fall short to work proficiently and hence may lead to sync issues. So, update the app to resolve the issue.

How to Fix the Syncing Issue?

Here are a few tips and tricks to fix the syncing issue of Apple mail and Gmail.

In the case of Mobile Device:

• Restart your iPhone: Restarting the phone ends lots of ongoing processes that might be interrupting the proper functioning of Gmail on your device.
• Check Push Settings: Inaccurate push settings are also one vital point that requires to be checked. Follow the below steps to ensure appropriate push settings:

1. Go to the Settings.
2. Locate Passwords & Accounts in the menu.
3. Select Fetch New Data.
4. Select Gmail
5. Click on Fetch
6. Once done, open the App and refresh the page.

In case of PC/Laptop:

Try Changing Gmail’s Security Settings:

1. Launch https://myaccount.google.com/ on your web browser.
2. Under the menu tab, Click Security.
3. Locate Less Secure App option.
4. By default, the access is off, turn it on.
5. Check the status of your mail.

• Log in as a “Test” User: In case the above solution doesn’t work for you try logging in as a test user by following the below steps:

1. Go to the System Preferences.
2. Locate “User and Groups” in System Preferences and create a new test user.
3. Logout from your system, and then login again, but this time login with the test user you have just created.
4. Once done, skip all the app installments if prompted and directly sign in to the mail.

• Remove the Account and Setup Again: In case the problem still persists, the easiest trick of dealing with such an issue is to remove the account and then add it again. Performing this will remove all the traces and fix the issues that might block the syncing. 

In case the user still faces the same issues, again and again, feel free to connect with the Customer Service Support Executives that are available on the official toll-free helpline number and ready to assist its users with the encountered issues in no time.