There are two different ways to add your BRHS Gmail account to your IOS device:
Gmail account type (jump to steps)
- Fewest steps to configure
- Ability to archive messages with swipe action
- Syncs Notes with IOS Notes app
- Only fetches messages every 15 minutes or with manual refresh
- Only syncs primary Google Calendar without additional configuration
Microsoft Exchange account type (jump to steps)
- Push messaging for instant delivery of new messages
- Easy syncing of all Google Calendars
- No Notes syncing
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gmail | gmail | Gmail account type Make sure you've enabled IMAP in your main Gmail settings
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The Gmail app is the only supported client at BRHS. |
- Download the Gmail app from the App Store (or Self Service) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gmail-email-by-google/id422689480
- Select Google as the mail type
- Continue logging in using your BRHS username and Password
If you already have a Gmail account you can add your BRHS account as an additional account
- Click your Profile Picture above the mail listing
- Click Add another account
- Select Google as the mail type
- Continue logging in using your BRHS username and Password
Instructions can also be found at Google's support website: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8494.
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The built-in "Mail" app on iOS devices is not supported. |
Open the Settings app on your device.Tap
Mail, Contacts, CalendarsTap Passwords & Accounts.
Tap Add Account...
Tap Google (Gmail in older versions).
Enter your account information, being sure to use your BRHS email address (including '@brrice.edu') and your BRHS Account password.
Tap Next.
Tap Save.
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exchange | exchange | Microsoft Exchange account type- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
- Tap Add Account...
- Tap Exchange.
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In the Email field, enter your full email address. (username@brrice.edu)Leave the Domain field blank.Enter your full BRHS email address again as the Username.Enter your BRHS Account password as the Password.Tap Next at the top of your screen.Choose Cancel if the Unable to Verify Certificate dialog appears.When the new Server field appears, enter m.google.com.Press Next at the top of your screen again. Image Removed Image RemovedEnable Mail and Calendar
Select the Google services (Mail, Calendar, and Contacts) you want to sync. To receive and respond to meeting requests on your device, both Mail and Calendar need to be turned on.Unless you want to delete all the existing Contacts and Calendars on your phone, select the Keep on my iPhone (or iPad or iPod touch) option when prompted.Image RemovedExperiencing setup or sync issues? See Google's Known Issues page or visit the Tech Department.
Generic instructions that are updated more frequently are available at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201320.