Blackberry Settings for UCSC Google Email

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To configure the 'Email' app on a Blackberry device for access to UCSC Google Email, just follow the steps listed below. If you encounter difficulties, please contact the ITS Support Center.

For the best Gmail experience on a BlackBerry, Google recommends using the Enhanced Gmail Plug-In. To learn more and integrate it on your phone, visit the BlackBerry site.

  1. Make sure that IMAP is enabled in your main UCSC Google email settings
  2. On your BlackBerry device, navigate to your home screen
  3. Open Email Settings on the BlackBerry smartphone
  4. Click Set up another email account
  5. Choose Other from the list of options
  6. Enter your UCSC Email Address and Email Password, then click Continue
  7. Select "I will provide the settings"
  8. Select IMAP
  9. Enter the Email Server (imap.gmail.com) and User name (your full email address, name@ucsc.edu), then press Continue
  10. The email account should then be successfully added 

Incoming settings

  • IMAP server: imap.gmail.com
  • Port: 993
  • Security type: SSL (always)

Outgoing settings

  • SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com
  • Port: 465
  • Security type: SSL (always)

Get Help

If you encounter difficulties, please contact the ITS Support Center