However, adding an account to Mail follows a slightly different set of steps on macOS. And, you actually have a couple of different options for how you want to add an email account on macOS.

Apple's stock email app, Apple Mail, is a solid app to use because it keeps your accounts together in one app. Here's how to add more email addresses to it.

Apple moved Mail settings to a new location in iPadOS 18. Here's how to add, remove, and configure accounts in Mail.

When you add your Gmail account in iOS Settings, you have the option to sync your Gmail emails, contacts, calendars, and notes with the default apps on your iPhone. Let's check it in action.