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Can’t Add Gmail Account to Windows 10/11 Mail [0x8000000b]

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Updated onSeptember 24, 2024

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Luckily, Microsoft’sMailapp for Windows 10 doesn’t support Outlook only, as you can add yourGmailaccount to it.

However, some users reported that when they tried to add a Google account to theMailapp, an unexpected 0x8000000b error prevented them to do so.

Therefore, in this article, we’re going to show you how to get rid of thaterror.

How can I fix Gmail error 0x8000000b?

1. Give a try to a different integrated email client

Email web apps, such as Gmail, are indeed known for their simplicity and convenience when it comes to accessing your email while on the go.

However, when you’re at your desk, an email client can prove to be a much better choice. If you’re not sure what solution to use, let us tell you more aboutMailbird – winner ofMost popular mail alternative of 2020.

This isn’t one of those email clients that can handle one or two personal accounts. Quite the opposite, it became popular thanks to its capability to turn into a unified inbox for multiple email accounts.

The list clearly includes Gmail, Yahoo, along with so many other webmail clients that you may enjoy using.

Therefore, instead of worrying that you can’t add your Gmail account to Windows 10 Mail, add it to Mailbird and enjoy speed and efficiency all the time.

Mailbird

2. Connect your Google account to PC

To solve the problem, you have to make sure that your Google account is connected to your Windows 10 computer. Use the above steps in that regard.

3. Enable IMAP on your Google account

After you make sure that your Google account is connected with your computer, you need to create the new IMAP account, and hopefully, everything will work fine.

But, before you create a new IMAP account in yourMailapp, you need to enable IMAP usage in your Google account.

Don’t know what to do if Gmail loads slow? You’d better take a closer look at this guide for quick solutions.

4. Create a new IMAP account

After you enabled IMAP usage in your Google account, you can create the new IMAP account in yourMailapp, and everything should work fine.

Just follow the above steps to create the new IMAP account.

5. Stop the Credential Manager Service

Some users confirmed that disabling the Credential Manager Service fixed this problem. Tou may try the above procedure as well.

6. Use a restore point

If thiserroroccurs after you installed a particular program on your computer, try reverting your computer to its previous settings.

Of course, you can also try uninstalling the respective app or program. Using a restore point is a better solution as it allows you to undo all recent changes on your computer.

You can’t open Control Panel? Take a look at this step-by-step guide to find a solution.

Issues with Gmail andMailapp are not common, but if something likeerror0x8000000b appears, you know what to do now.

The same goes for those of you who can’t add Gmail to Windows 10 mail. Users often try to click Google just to discover that this completely closes the window. Additionally, we can help you out if youcan’t verify your Gmail account.

If you have any questions, comments, or maybe some other solutions for this problem, reach for the comment section below, because we would love to hear your thoughts.

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Can’t Add Gmail Account to Windows 10/11 Mail [0x8000000b]#

How can I fix Gmail error 0x8000000b?#

1. Give a try to a different integrated email client#

Mailbird#

2. Connect your Google account to PC#

3. Enable IMAP on your Google account#

4. Create a new IMAP account#

5. Stop the Credential Manager Service#

6. Use a restore point#