How to Allow Google Workspace Users to Set up the “Check Mail From Other Accounts” Setting in Gmail

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

What is the Check mail from other accounts: setting

How to enable or disable setting up the Check mail from other accounts: setting step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Allow Google Workspace Users To Set Up "Check Mail From Other Accounts" - Step 1

In the Admin console at https://admin.google.com, click the Apps icon.

Step 2

How To Allow Google Workspace Users To Set Up "Check Mail From Other Accounts" - Step 2

Select Google Workspace.

Step 3

How To Allow Google Workspace Users To Set Up "Check Mail From Other Accounts" - Step 3

Click Gmail. Make sure not to check the box to the left; just click the service.

Step 4

How To Allow Google Workspace Users To Set Up "Check Mail From Other Accounts" - Step 4

Select Setup.

Step 5

How To Allow Google Workspace Users To Set Up "Check Mail From Other Accounts" - Step 5

Select User email uploads.

Step 6

How To Allow Google Workspace Users To Set Up "Check Mail From Other Accounts" - Step 6

Check Show users the option to import mail and contacts from Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL, or other webmail or POP3 accounts from the Gmail settings page and click SAVE. 

It may take up to 24 hours for changes to take effect.

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