Google's Gmail service is capable of acting as a full-fledged email client, allowing users to add multiple outside addresses that can then send mail using Google's servers as well as receive mail in the user's Gmail inbox. Gmail is only capable of working with POP accounts, so any external address with only IMAP support will not work. The set up mimics that of any desktop email client, so most users can copy and paste their settings directly into Gmail.
Instructions
1. Log into your Gmail account with your username and password. Click the "Settings" link, then the "Accounts and Import" tab.
2. Click the "Add POP3 email account" button. Enter the account's email address, then click "Next."
3. Enter the account's username, password, and the POP mail server. This will be the mail server listed under the Incoming section of your desktop email client.
4. Change the port number and any options if necessary. Most addresses will work fine with the default settings. Click the "Add Account" button to begin receiving email in your Gmail inbox from your POP account.
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