- Google has extended the support end date for Gmail’s POP3 connection and Gmailify until late 2026.
- The extension was discovered after updated support schedules were added to the official “About upcoming changes to Gmailify and POP in Gmail” help page.
- Existing users currently using these features can continue to do so until they are officially discontinued in late 2026.
Last year, Google announced on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, that it would end support for POP3 connections and Gmailify in its email service, “Gmail,” in January 2026.
However, as of early March 2026, support for POP3 connections and Gmailify in Gmail is still ongoing. Amidst this, it appears that Google has extended the support end date for these features until late 2026.
The extension was revealed after updated language regarding the sunset schedule was added to the official Gmail Help page, “About upcoming changes to Gmailify and POP in Gmail.” For existing users currently utilizing these features, it appears they will remain available until the scheduled sunset in late 2026.
On the other hand, the ability to add new POP3 / Gmailify accounts will end by the first quarter of 2026, which is expected to happen shortly.
変更のスケジュールを教えてください。
2026 年の第 1 四半期までに、新規ユーザーのサポートを終了する予定です。既存のユーザーは、2026 年後半にこの機能が廃止されるまで引き続き使用できます。
Gmail の Gmailify と POP の今後の変更について – Gmail ヘルプ – Gmail ヘルプ
In any case, support for POP3 and Gmailify in Gmail will eventually come to an end. If you are currently using these features, please make sure to transition to alternative methods as soon as possible.
- As of September 2025
About upcoming changes to Gmailify and POP in Gmail
Starting January 2026, support for the following features in Gmail will end:
- Gmailify: This feature allows you to apply special features such as spam protection and inbox organization to third-party email accounts. For more details, see Gmailify.
- Check email from other accounts: Retrieving mail from third-party accounts to your Gmail account using POP will no longer be supported.
Changes to Gmailify
You will no longer be able to apply certain Gmail features to third-party accounts, including:
- Spam protection
- Improved email notifications on mobile devices
- Inbox categories
- Faster search using search operators
Recommended actions
- You can view and send mail from other accounts in the Gmail app for Android, iPhone, and iPad. In this case, standard IMAP connections are used.
- Learn how to add email accounts to the Gmail app.
Changes to “Check email from other accounts”
- Gmail will no longer support the feature of checking mail from third-party accounts using POP.
- You will no longer be able to use the “Check mail from other accounts” option in the desktop version of Gmail.
Recommended actions
Important: If you use a work or school account, your administrator can assist with migrating mail data to Google Workspace. For more details, see the Data Migration Service overview.
To continue accessing mail from other email providers, there are two methods:
- Set up automatic forwarding (Web): To have new mail automatically appear in your main Gmail inbox (similar to POP retrieval), set up automatic forwarding with your other email provider. Please refer to your provider’s documentation for instructions.
- Add account in Gmail app (Mobile): You can view and send mail from other accounts in the Gmail app for Android, iPhone, and iPad. In this case, standard IMAP connections are used. Learn how to add email accounts to the Gmail app.
FAQ
Will I lose emails that have already been imported?
No. All emails synced before support ends will remain in your Gmail.
Can I continue to use other email accounts in the Gmail app?
Yes. Third-party accounts like Yahoo! or Outlook can be added to the Gmail mobile app for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Can I access Gmail from third-party apps?
Yes. You can connect to Gmail servers from third-party apps using POP or IMAP.
Can I import third-party messages into Gmail?
Yes. In the web version of Gmail, you can import mail and contacts from third-party accounts. However, this is a one-time import, and messages will not be continuously synced.
Gmail の Gmailify と POP の今後の変更について – Gmail ヘルプ – Gmail ヘルプ
- As of March 2026
About upcoming changes to Gmailify and POP in Gmail
Support for the following features in Gmail will be phased out:
- Gmailify: This feature allows you to apply special features such as spam protection and inbox organization to third-party email accounts. For more details, see Gmailify.
- Check email from other accounts: Retrieving mail from third-party accounts to your Gmail account using POP will no longer be supported.
Changes to Gmailify
You will no longer be able to apply certain Gmail features to third-party accounts, including:
- Spam protection
- Improved email notifications on mobile devices
- Inbox categories
- Faster search using search operators
Recommended actions
- You can view and send mail from other accounts in the Gmail app for Android, iPhone, and iPad. In this case, standard IMAP connections are used.
- Learn how to add email accounts to the Gmail app.
Changes to “Check email from other accounts”
- Gmail will no longer support the feature of checking mail from third-party accounts using POP.
- You will no longer be able to use the “Check mail from other accounts” option in the desktop version of Gmail.
Recommended actions
Important: If you use a work or school account, your administrator can assist with migrating mail data to Google Workspace. For more details, see the Data Migration Service overview.
To continue accessing mail from other email providers, there are two methods:
- Set up automatic forwarding (Web): To have new mail automatically appear in your main Gmail inbox (similar to POP retrieval), set up automatic forwarding with your other email provider. Please refer to your provider’s documentation for instructions.
- Add account in Gmail app (Mobile): You can view and send mail from other accounts in the Gmail app for Android, iPhone, and iPad. In this case, standard IMAP connections are used. Learn how to add email accounts to the Gmail app.
FAQ
What is the schedule for these changes?
Will I lose emails that have already been imported?
No. All emails synced before support ends will remain in your Gmail.
Can I continue to use other email accounts in the Gmail app?
Yes. Third-party accounts like Yahoo! or Outlook can be added to the Gmail mobile app for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Can I access Gmail from third-party apps?
Yes. You can connect to Gmail servers from third-party apps using POP or IMAP.
Can I continue to import third-party mail into Gmail?
Yes. In the web version of Gmail, you can import mail and contacts from third-party accounts. However, this is a one-time import, and messages will not be continuously synced.
Gmail の Gmailify と POP の今後の変更について – Gmail ヘルプ – Gmail ヘルプ
Source: Google
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