Using the Mail App

Should I be using the Mail app?

We recommend that you access your email through the Gmail webpage in a browser. However, we also recognize that the Mail app can offer significant convenience for some people, and that some people find Gmail difficult to use.
If Gmail is a fair option for you, please use Gmail. Use the Mail app if it is significantly easier for you.

Preparing Your Gmail Account for the Mail App

1. In a browser, log in to your cornerstone Gmail account.

2. Open the settings menu in Gmail (click the gear icon in the top-right).

3. Click See all settings.

4. Select the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.

5. Change your IMAP access option to Enable IMAP. Leave all new settings at their def

6. At the bottom of the page, click Save Changes.

Adding Your Cornerstone Account to Mail

1. From the top toolbar, select Mail and click Add Account.

2. Select Google and click Continue. This should automatically open a browser window within the Mail app.

3. Sign in to your Cornerstone account.

4. In the Select the apps you want to use with this account step, make sure that Mail is checked.
You may check or uncheck the other apps according to your preference. This can be changed later.

5. Click Done.
You may need to restart the app for your account to finish being added.