Setting up iOS for Swarthmore Gmail (Apple iPhone, iPad)

Gmail and Google Calendar apps for iOS

We recommend downloading and using the Gmail and Google Calendar apps from the Apple AppStore. These apps are free and offer more integration with Gmail than the built-in apps. Using the built-in apps may also cause compatibility issues with Duo, our Two-Factor Authentication system, when updates are pushed out to your device.

Gmail app: https://apps.apple.com/app/gmail/id422689480

Google Calendar app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-calendar/id909319292

Step By Step Instructions (Gmail and Google Calendar apps)

Launch one of your Google apps. Setup is the same for both of them.

At the sign-in page, Choose "Google", and enter your email address at swarthmore.edu.

On the next page, enter your Swarthmore username and password.

Choose your method for Duo authentication.

That's it! You are done. Your email and/or calendar will start syncing to your iOS apps.

Please note: If you are authenticating with DUO from the same device that you’re using to access email, you may need to turn on DUO notifications in your phone’s settings.