Setting up Gmail for Exchange on Android


Overview

Find out how to connect Gmail on an Android device to Exchange.

Steps to Take

  1. Go to the home screen of your Android device by clicking on the home button (bottom circle, middle button).

    Android screenshot - Click on the circular home button

  2. From the middle of your Android device, swipe up to get to the search bar.
  3. Type Gmail, then select the Gmail app.

    Android screenshot - "Gmail" typed in search bar

  4. To add your UC San Diego email, at the top left click on the three lines and a menu will display.

    Android screenshot - Gmail app - three lines top left

  5. Go to the bottom of the list and select Settings.

    Android screenshot - choose Settings

  6. Select Add account.

    Android screenshot - Gmail app - choose "Add account"

  7. Select Exchange and Office 365.
    Android Screenshot - Select "Exchange and Office 365" option on "set up email" menu

  8. Type in your UC San Diego email address and select Next.

    Android screenshot - box to type in email address and tap Next

  9. You will be redirected to a UC San Diego sign in page. Enter your UC San Diego email address and password.

    Android screenshot - UC San Diego log in page - enter email address and password

  10. You will be prompted to process your Two-step login. Learn more about Two-step login. 

    Android screenshot - accept DUO Push prompt

  11. Approve the Duo Push.

    Android screenshot - approve DUO Push prompt on mobile app

  12. If you receive the message "Allow Gmail to access your calendar?" Click Allow.

    Android screenshot - Accept prompt for "Allow Gmail to access your calendar?"

  13. If you receive the message "Activate device admin app," select Activate.

    Android screenshot - Window to activate device on admin app. Tap activate

  14. The last step is to switch from your personal email to your UC San Diego email. Select the profile circle icon at top right. 

    Android screenshot - Gmail profile icon circled on the Gmail app

  15. From the list, select your UC San Diego email address.

    Android screenshot - Gmail app - List of accounts with an example UCSD account marked

  16. Setup complete. Your UC San Diego email will display.

If you still have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk. You can call us at (858) 246-4357, email us at support@ucsd.edu, or submit a ticket at support.ucsd.edu.