Configuration Settings for Gmail
IT supports Gmail through a web browser (mail.reed.edu), and the Gmail app on mobile devices. Below are the IMAP and SMTP settings if you wish to configure your own mail client. Please note IT is unable to support third party mail clients.
Reed's IMAP Settings
- The server is imap.gmail.com
- Your username is your full email address (example: username@reed.edu)
- Your password is your Kerberos password.
- Enable Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
- The port is 993 (typically denoted as default).
- If your client allows, Authentication: OAuth2
Reed's SMTP Settings
- The server is smtp.gmail.com.
- If your client allows, Authentication should be set to Password.
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or TLS should be enabled.
- The port number is 465. Alternatively, port 587 (with TLS) may also work.
- If your client allows, Authentication: OAuth2