Connecting Your Official University Email to Mobile Devices
Using a computer, go to Gmail, then select "Account Settings" from the sidebar, and click on the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab.
- Ensure POP is enabled by selecting one of the options:
- Enable POP for all mail.
- Enable POP for mail that arrives from now on.
- Ensure IMAP access is enabled:
- Select "Enable IMAP".
- Then click "Save Changes".
Apple Devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch):
- Make sure Step 1 is completed (IMAP enabled in Gmail main settings).
- Go to your device settings.
- Tap "Mail".
- Tap "Accounts".
- Tap "Add Account".
- Select "Google".
- Enter your full email address including "@kau.edu.sa" or "@stu.kau.edu.sa" for students.
- Tap "Next".
- Tap "Save".
Android Devices:
- Make sure Step 1 is completed (IMAP enabled in Gmail main settings).
- On your phone, go to the home screen and open the email app.
- Tap "Add Account".
- Select the account type "Google".
- Enter your full email address including "@kau.edu.sa" or "@stu.kau.edu.sa" for students.
- Enter your password and tap "Next", then "Done".
- If prompted for access permissions, select "Allow".
- You have now completed the mobile device setup.
Open your program, such as Microsoft Outlook, and configure the following settings:
Incoming Mail Settings:
- POP Server: pop.gmail.com
- Port: 995
- Security Type: SSL (Always)
Outgoing Mail Settings:
- SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
- Port: 587 (For newer versions 465)
- Security Type: SSL (Always)