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.
    Then click "Save Changes".
  • 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)