Activate secure TLS communication on email inbox • ANDROID GMAIL App
There are hundreds of email apps available these days. Google Gmail is preinstalled on almost every Android smartphone.
Step 1
Activate secure TLS communication on email inbox
Step 2
In the top left, tap the three-line menu icon by the search bar.
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_1.png?itok=GazfxKTb)
Step 3
Scroll down, if needed, and tap 'Settings' (gear icon).
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_2.png?itok=b0I7xY57)
Step 4
In the 'General settings' submenu, tap on your account.
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_3.png?itok=OJ_gx0GD)
Step 5
Scroll down, if needed, and tap 'Settings' to the 'Server settings' section.
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_4.png?itok=IQpkr4l3)
Step 6
Tap on 'Incoming settings'.
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_X1.png?itok=FtEuTEwi)
Step 7
In the 'Security Type' section:
- Tap the options menu (down arrow icon).
- Select / change security type to 'STARTTLS'.
- Tape on 'Save'.
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_5.png?itok=YRI5MSAC)
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_6.png?itok=7VC3qyx0)
Step 8
Tap on 'Outgoing settings'.
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_X2.png?itok=VfRKvKDv)
Step 9
In the 'Security Type' section:
- Tap the options menu (down arrow icon).
- Select / change security type to 'STARTTLS'.
- Tape on 'Save'.
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_7.png?itok=-HVkCD3T)
![](/files/styles/medium/public/inline-images/Android_Gmail_TLS_8.png?itok=eyguRfbu)