Any one use Mailwasher program?

[Bill M]

I've used it for years to look at my email on the server before bringing to my computer. I have been trying to set it up to use a gmail account and it doesn't want to work. Anyone have a clue why? Both are pop accounts.

[blacksunshine]

I don't think gmail is really pop but if you look in gmail's settings, forwarding and pop/imap, make sure you have pop enabled.

[Bill M]

Thanks for the reply. Wasn't sure I'd get one. I do have pop enabled but will double check. I'm on Wildblue isp and our email on it is powered by gmail and I don't have any problem with it.

[blacksunshine]

so wildblue is backended by gmail and works but gmail by itself won't?

just googled this:

http://support.firetrust.com/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=26&nav=0,1,3

Can I use Gmail with MailWasher Pro?
Solution Yes you can:


1. Click Tools > Accounts > Add > select POP3 > click OK.

2. Enter a name reference for your account and click Next.

3. Enter pop.gmail.com in the POP3 server address field.

4. Enter your full GMail email address in the User Name field.

5. Enter your GMail password in the Password field.

6. Click Advanced Account Options.

7. Check the box next to This server requires a secure connection (SSL) under Incoming Mail (POP3). The port will change to 995.

8. Click OK.

9. Click OK.

10. Click Close.

[Bill M]

Thanks, the 995 is the key. Working great now.