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Can I have use a local email client (Thunderbird, OS X Mail, Outlook, etc.) for access to GMail?

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Can I have use a local email client (Thunderbird, OS X Mail, Outlook, etc.) for access to GMail?

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Technologically it is possible. However, OIT and GPS IT recommend against it. Here is OIT’s policy: 1-HELP is unable to provide assistance with configuring Cell Phones or desktop email clients, as the only officially supported means for accessing Gmail is via the Gmail web client. If you must access your University of Minnesota Gmail account via a Cell phone or Email client, you will have to configure the device yourself using the Gmail IMAP configuration information provided in these two URLs: http://www.oit.umn.edu/email/setup-guides/index.htm http://www.oit.umn.edu/email/general-configuration/index.htm Make sure you use the correct Username and Google desktop/mobile password (NOT your Internet ID and Internet PW) as is described in the first URL.