Can Windows Mail connect to a gmail account where my access is delegated

Question

I have a gmail account and have set it up for me to use in Windows Mail no problem. The gmail account has delegated access to a 2nd account which I'd also like to show in Windows Mail, but I can't find a way to do this.

I can't add it as an account the usual way because I don't have a separate password for it, I have delegated access (granted from the 2nd gmail account). It would be helpful to know if this is just not possible or, ideally, if there is a way to show the 2nd account in Windows Mail.

Answer 1

It appears it can be done in Outlook. If you go to Control Panel -> Mail you should be able to follow these steps for Windows Mail also. There are a couple of different websites to see the steps:

https://businesstechplanet.com/how-to-add-a-delegate-to-your-inbox-in-outlook/
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/manage-another-person-s-mail-and-calendar-items-afb79d6b-2967-43b9-a944-a6b953190af5
https://csuf.screenstepslive.com/m/47716/l/492007-add-an-additional-mailbox-in-outlook-as-a-delegate

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Answer 2

Thank you very much for your reply. Unfortunately I am not in Outlook, just in Windows Mail which has none of the features described in those articles as far as I can find them - the instructions shown in those articles don't apply.

Answer 3

You may also try posting here:

https://support.google.com/mail/community?hl=en

Answer 4

So, I downloaded Windows Mail to test it.

I added one of my Gmail accounts

I clicked on the settings icon in the lower left

Clicked on Manage Accounts and the option to "Link inboxes" is shown. I don't have a "Delegate Inbox" to link.

However, I would presume that if in Gmail everything was set up properly, this is where you would add your account in Windows Mail. Those steps can be found here:

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/138350?hl=en