OSU Gmail - Setup Gmail in Evolution for Linux

Issue/Question

• How do I access my OSU Gmail in Evolution for Linux?

Environment

• Oregon State University
• Employee, Student or Associate
• ONID Account
• OSU Gmail
• Linux
• Evolution

Resolution

These steps were tested with Evolution 3.28.5 on Ubuntu.

1. You need to configure your Gmail account for IMAP access first:
   1. Follow these steps to enable IMAP in Gmail
   2. Visit https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps to enable less secure apps in Gmail
2. Open Evolution
   • If this is the first time running Evolution, it will walk you through connecting to your email account. Otherwise, open the File menu and choose New > Mail Account.
3. Identity
   • Enter your Full Name
   • Enter your username@oregonstate.edu email address
4. Receiving Email
   • Server Type: IMAP
   • Server: imap.gmail.com
   • Port: 993
   • Username: username@oregonstate.edu
   • Encryption Method: TLS on a dedicated port
5. Receiving Options
   • You can modify these or leave at defaults
6. Sending Email
   • Server Type: SMTP
   • Server: smtp.gmail.com
   • Port: 465
   • Encryption Method: TLS on a dedicated port
7. On the "Account Summary" page, you can uncheck sync for Calendar and Contacts; click "Next"
8. Click "Apply" to save settings
9. Login at the Oregon State University login screen if  prompted
   • You will also need to do Duo two-step login
10. You may see a prompt that says "GNOME Evolution wants to access your Google Account"; select "Allow"
11. Your mail items should now sync to the Evolution client.

Assistance

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.

Please note that Service Desk support of Linux is on a "best effort" basis only.