Gmail will discontinue support for retrieving mail from other accounts via POP (post Office Protocol) in January 2026, and will also end Gmailify support after 10 years. These changes impact how users can consolidate email from multiple accounts within Gmail.
POP access Removal
For years, Gmail has allowed users to download email from other accounts using POP. This feature will be removed in January 2026. Users who currently use POP to download mail to Gmail will no longer be able to import new messages. downloaded messages will remain in gmail, but will not be automatically updated with new emails from the external account. Google recommends setting up mail forwarding to Gmail as an alternative, if the email provider supports it. Additionally, the Gmail mobile app (on Android, iOS, and iPadOS) can continue to access other accounts using the more modern IMAP protocol.
IMAP, unlike POP, synchronizes email across multiple devices, meaning changes made in one client are reflected in all others. This provides a more seamless and up-to-date email experience.
Gmailify Ending Support
Gmailify allowed users to benefit from Gmail’s features – such as spam filtering and organizational tools – while continuing to use a non-gmail email address. For example, a user could maintain their email address with a provider like Seznam, but leverage Gmail’s spam protection. Google announced in 2023 that Gmailify would be discontinued, and support will end after 10 years.
Key takeaways
- POP Access: Downloading mail from other accounts via POP will end in January 2026. Existing downloaded messages will remain, but no new messages will be imported.
- gmailify: support for Gmailify will end after 10 years.
- Alternatives: Use mail forwarding or IMAP to continue accessing multiple email accounts within Gmail.
date:2026-01-07 19:29:03
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