How to Set Up an Email Address in Gmail
Warning
As of January 2026, Google has removed the ability to add external IMAP/POP accounts to the web version of Gmail. You can still set up your hosted email address in Gmail on iOS and Android.
As outlined in the warning above, Google no longer allows users to fetch mail from external POP/IMAP accounts as of 2026. You can technically still send mail via SMTP through Gmail, but you will no longer be able to fetch your emails on the web version of Gmail.
We're bummed about it too. That being said, here are some alternative options to consider:
- You can still set up your hosted email address on the Gmail app for iOS and Android.
- As for checking your email on a desktop or laptop, there are plenty of other options. You can always use Porkbun's Webmail client to view your emails in a browser. If you want a dedicated app for managing your email on your computer, we recommend Thunderbird.
- You can still set up free email forwarding addresses that forward to your personal Gmail address. You can also create a filter in Webmail that forwards a copy of any messages you receive to a personal email address, such as a Gmail address.
Feel free to reach out to our support team if you have any questions or concerns.