Use Gmail with Evolution Mail on Ubuntu

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Evolution Mail in Ubuntu 9.04

Yes, you can use your Gmail account on Ubuntu’s already installed email client, Evolution Mail.
Well i also did an artcle on how to use Gmail with widows mail. which is worth reading if you use windows or a dual boot.

1. Make sure you have your Gmail account configued to work with POP. (See this screenshot.)

2. If your starting evolution mail for the first time, get to the step where it asks for your full name. Just enter your full name, and under that type your gmail address.

Click Forward.

3. On the next step it will ask for your server type. In the drop down menu choose: POP.

4. Then more options will show up.

5. Then in the box for Server, type: pop.gmail.com
And for username box, type your gmail address. (example: djaesch@gmail.com)
-Authentication Type should be set to password.
-Also check mark remember password.

Click to make larger, your windows should look similar.

Then click Forward.

6. In the next step you can chose the options you wish. They are optional.
-When done, click Forward.

7. In the next step, for server type choose: SMTP.

8. Then type in the Server box: smtp.gmail.com
-Make sure that This Server Requires Authentication is check marked.

9. Next, under sicurity choose SSL encryption under the drop down menu.

10. The type should be: PLAIN

11. Then for username type your gmail address again. And check Remember password if you want. Click Forward.

12. Configure the next couple of steps according to you. And then your done. Click Send/Receive to get your mail. Your will be prompted for your password. Just enter your gmail password and then your done.

If there is any question be sure to drop comments.