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#273226 11-Aug-2020 10:25
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I don't have much experience with Apple OS but I need to set up a simple email client for someone non-technical. It will only be used for 1 Gmail account so multiple accounts and fancy features are not needed, just something that collects and lists emails, has a simple reply feature, and isn't webmail. What would be a good free client for this use case?

 

Edit: The user has been using Opera Mail on Windows and is familiar with that.

 

 

 

 

 

 




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  #2538448 11-Aug-2020 10:27
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What about the built in Mail app? 




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  #2538489 11-Aug-2020 10:30
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I don't know anything about it, except it exists. I can try that but I just wondered what others think since I don't have much Apple experience.

 

 




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  #2538491 11-Aug-2020 10:33
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in built mail app works great and is simple to use like every single other mail app



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  #2538493 11-Aug-2020 10:38
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OK, I'll try it first.

 

 




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  #2538496 11-Aug-2020 10:45
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What about using the Gmail app?




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  #2538497 11-Aug-2020 10:45
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As above, Apple systems don't need to be tinkered with to get basic stuff like that working. Just use the mail client supplied with Mac OS or iOS (it's unclear which you are using).

 
 
 
 

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  #2538509 11-Aug-2020 11:10
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Long time Apple user. The Apple mail App can do, iCloud mail, Exchange/Outlook, Gmail without hassle. It is also in for a big update when MacOS 11 (Big Sur) drops later this year circa October.




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  #2538513 11-Aug-2020 11:12
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alasta:

 

(it's unclear which you are using).

 

 

This is the Mac OS forum, so... :)

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  #2538515 11-Aug-2020 11:28
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alasta:

 

As above, Apple systems don't need to be tinkered with to get basic stuff like that working. Just use the mail client supplied with Mac OS or iOS (it's unclear which you are using).

 

 

Sorry, could be either a Mac or a laptop. I assume a laptop would run the Mac OS but I'm not sure. Is iOS only for mobile devices like the ipad?

 

 




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  #2538517 11-Aug-2020 11:31
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Rikkitic:

 

alasta:

 

As above, Apple systems don't need to be tinkered with to get basic stuff like that working. Just use the mail client supplied with Mac OS or iOS (it's unclear which you are using).

 

 

Sorry, could be either a Mac or a laptop. I assume a laptop would run the Mac OS but I'm not sure. Is iOS only for mobile devices like the ipad?

 

 

 

 

iMac and Laptop(MacBook Pro and MacBook Air) has MacOS

 

iPad and iPhone  has iOS




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  #2538519 11-Aug-2020 11:39
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If it is on MacOS (A Macbook, iMac, etc). then I would highly recommend Mailplane for use with Gmail. https://mailplaneapp.com

 

If it's iOS (iPhone, iPad), then use the Gmail app from Google.




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  #2538528 11-Aug-2020 11:52
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For gmail I just use https://mail.google.com in a web browser

 

I don't see the point in having a separate email app running in the background polling for email, when you most likely already have a browser window open

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  #2538864 11-Aug-2020 21:08
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Recommend Apple's native Mail app on any platform. Gmail app a close second for iPad only but try the native app first.

 

Advantage of using a Mail app (as opposed to web interface) is you have offline access to email which may be an advantage for OP.

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  #2538865 11-Aug-2020 21:11
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please please please dont use the built in app for accessing a gmail account. there is an excellent gmail app for ios that will work far far better than the built in app as it will not be reliant on imap and all that old old retired sh1t.

 

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  #2539046 12-Aug-2020 07:54
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He we go:

 

How to set up an email account for the first time, or add another email account.

 

Add an email account to Mail on your Mac




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