TAMU Gmail for iOS

Introduction

There are several ways to check your Texas A&M Gmail account from your iOS device including the default Mail client provided by Apple and  Google's Gmail app.

• Apple Mail client
• Google Gmail app

Apple Mail Client

Google Sign In

1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device.
    
2. Tap Mail.
    
3. Tap Accounts.
   NOTE: Steps 2-3 may vary depending on the iOS software version. These instructions are for iOS 14.2 . For older versions tap Passwords & Accounts.
4. Tap Add Account.
    
5. Tap Google.
   
   
   
   
    
6. You're going to see a Google Sign In prompt. Enter your_netid@tamu.edu for the email address and leave the password field blank. When you tap Sign In, it will redirect you to Texas A&M's Central Authentication Service.
   
   NOTE: If you do not see Google's Sign in with your Google Account prompt, you may be using an older version of iOS. If this is the case, you will need to use the Manual Configuration.
   
   
   
   
    
7. Sign in with your NetID credentials.
   
   
   
   
    
8. iOS will now request access to your Texas A&M Gmail account. Tap Accept.
   
   
   
   
    
9. Choose what content you would like to sync, then tap Save.
   
   
   
    

Manual Configuration

If you have an older iOS device, you may need to configure the account manually. If you are not prompted to "Sign in with your Google Account", follow these instructions to configure the account.

1. If you have not done so, set your Client Password for Texas A&M Gmail.
   
   
   
   
    
2. On your iOS device, go to Settings.
   
    
3. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendar, then tap Add Account.
   
    
4. Tap Google.
   
   NOTE: If you are presented with a Google Sign On web page, use the Google Sign In instructions at the top of this page.
   
   
   
   
    
5. Enter the following information and tap Next:
    
   • Name: Your Name
   • Email: netid@tamu.edu
   • Password: Your Client Password for Texas A&M Gmail
   • Description: (This is how your email account will appear in the Mail app; it can be anything you want.)
   
   
   
   
    
6. Choose which information you would like to sync and tap Save.
   
   
   
    

Google Gmail App

Before performing these instructions, you will need to download the Gmail app from the App Store.

1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Click Sign In.
   
   
    
3. Click Google on the Add Account screen.
   
   
    
4. Click Continue to all the app to access your information.
   
   
    
5. Enter your NetID@tamu.edu email address. You will be automatically redirected to a TAMU CAS login screen.
   
   
    
6. Enter your NetID and your NetID password.
   
   
    
7. Authenticate via Duo. Your NetID@tamu.edu Google account should now be listed.
   
   
    
8. Click Done. You should see your Texas A&M Gmail inbox.