University IT
Google Mail & Calendar Desktop Client Setup
The instructions on this page apply to Stanford undergraduates and schools and departments that access their @stanford.edu email and calendar through their G Suite (formerly Google Apps) account. If you use the Microsoft 365 Email and Calendar service, see the Microsoft 365 configuration instructions.
Overview
You can retrieve your Mail messages with a client that supports IMAP, like Microsoft Outlook, Apple Mail, or Thunderbird. You can also sync your calendar with Microsoft Outlook, iCal, or Mozilla Sunbird.
To receive your email on a desktop client, you'll need to:
- Enable IMAP access to your email account.
- Set up your client.
If you want to access your calendar using a desktop client, you'll need to sync your calendar with that program.
When using a desktop client, use your sunet_id@stanford.edu and two-step authentication.
