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how to add google gmail account to macbook pro mail app

my mail app is stuck on the loading screen when I try to add a google account/gmail, but works when I add a microsoft account - anyone had this issue before?

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Dec 20, 2021 8:01 AM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2021 10:58 AM

Solution: since my default browser was Google Chrome, it was a problem with Google Chrome not allowing my MacBook to authenticate my Google Gmail account. Once I switched my default browser from Google Chrome to Safari, I was able to authenticate my Google Gmail account, and successfully added my Gmail account to my mail app on my MacBook. Hope this helps!

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Dec 20, 2021 10:58 AM in response to lau36

Solution: since my default browser was Google Chrome, it was a problem with Google Chrome not allowing my MacBook to authenticate my Google Gmail account. Once I switched my default browser from Google Chrome to Safari, I was able to authenticate my Google Gmail account, and successfully added my Gmail account to my mail app on my MacBook. Hope this helps!

Dec 20, 2021 8:37 AM in response to lau36

lau36 wrote:

my mail app is stuck on the loading screen when I try to add a google account/gmail, but works when I add a microsoft account - anyone had this issue before?



Mail set up wizard https://support.apple.com/mail


Add email accounts in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/guide/mail/mail35803/mac


You can always try using the "Other" category to manually set up your gmail account.



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