If your organization uses an Exchange Server for official business communication you may want to add Exchange account to Gmail app. The process is fairly simple and can be done even if you lack technical details of your host server. Moreover, the in-app steps are largely the same for both Android and iOS. In this way you can not only move your email data but transfer contacts from Exchange to Gmail as well. 

Before you can start with the actual set up ensure that the following pre requisites are complete:

• Install/update to the latest version of the Gmail mobile app.
  (You can download it for free from the Play store (Android) or App Store(iOS))
• You have a functioning email id that is accessible via the Webmail portal. 
• Internet is up and running.
• Your account credentials, i.e. the email address and its password are with you.

Step 1. Open Gmail app.

Step 2. Tap on the profile icon.

Step 3. Click on Add another account.

Step 4. Choose Exchange and Office 365

Step 5. Add your email address.

Step 6. Add your password.

Step 7. Verify server settings. Change if required and press Next

Step 8.  If every thing is done correctly you should see a “Your account is ready to go!” message. To close it tap Done.

Now your Exchange emails should appear inside the Gmail app.

If you are an admin in an organization and want to keep your inter employee communication safe read our guide on how to backup and restore an Exchange Server data.

This blog post consisted of a short tutorial on how to setup an Exchange Server account on the Gmail mobile app. All users have to do is follow the on screen instructions. Fill in the required credentials and let the app do its job.