Google Mobile Configuration

Setting up TAMU Gmail for Android

  1. If the Gmail app is not currently installed on your device, you can download and install the app from the Play Store.
  2. Once installed, open the application. Assuming you do not have any Gmail accounts already on the device, then you will be presented with a screen that says 'Sign In' at the bottom, select this option. If you do have an account on the device, then you just have to go to the Profile Icon at the top right of the application and tap on Add another account then follow the steps below from there.
  3. You will then be presented with various account options. Tap on Google.
  4. In the field, simply type in your Texas A&M email address (NetID@tamu.edu).
  5. You will then be brought to the CAS mobile page. Type in your NetID and respective password.
  6. After you click Log in, your Texas A&M Gmail account should officially be set up. You can begin using the application to look at and manage all of your emails related to your Texas A&M account.

Setting up TAMU Gmail for iOS

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. You're going to see a Google Sign In prompt.
  6. 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. iOS will now request access to your Texas A&M Gmail account.
  8. Tap Accept.
  9. Choose what content you would like to sync, then 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.
     
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