Setting up Outlook for Mac with a UMD Gmail account


Issue

I need to use Outlook for Mac to access my UMD Gmail account.

Environment

UMD Gmail

Resolution

To add your UMD Gmail to Outlook for Mac, please complete the following steps:

  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Select Tools in the menu bar. A menu will appear.
  3. Select Accounts... from the menu. An Accounts window will appear.
  4. Select Add Email Account. A Set Up Your Email window will appear.
  5. Enter your @umd.edu email and select Continue. The button will change to Looking for a match... and eventually a Sorry! We couldn't find a match. message will appear.
  6. Select Google.
  7. Select Sign in. Your default browser will open with a Sign in with Google page.
  8. Select your @umd.edu account. A Sign in to Microsoft apps & services page will appear.
  9. Select Continue. A Microsoft apps & services wants to access your Google Account page will appear.
  10. Select the Select all checkbox. Only selecting some services will result in a loop and Outlook will not load your account.
  11. Select Continue. A Open Microsoft Outlook? pop-up will appear.
  12. Select Open Microsoft Outlook. An Adding your account will appear in Outlook. After a moment, Outlook will inform you the account has been added.
  13. Select Done.