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If you connect to a network and find yourself unable to connect to Gmail, it may be because the service is blocked. Private networks including schools and businesses, as well as Internet Service Providers (ISP) may choose to block access to Gmail services. Depending on the type of block used, you may be able to circumvent the block to successfully access your Gmail account.
Blockage Scenarios
Gmail is accessible via the website http://www.gmail.com/ and via protocols POP3 (pop.gmail.com, port 995), IMAP (imap.gmail.com port, ) and SMTP (smtp.gmail.com port 487 for TLS/STARTTLS authentication; or smtp.gmail.com port 465 for SSL authentication.) Network administrators may block any one, a combination or all Gmail services by adding these addresses and ports to the network firewall blacklist.
Alternate URLs
The Gmail web client can be accessed from more than one URL. Depending on how thorough the firewall's blacklist is, you may be able to access Gmail through alternative URLs. For example, if you discover that http:///www.gmail.com/ is blocked, try accessing Gmail via the following URLs: http://mail.google.com/, http://www.googlemail.com/, or http://m.gmail.com/. This workaround will only work if the alternate URLs have not been entered into the network firewall blacklist.
Proxy
A web proxy can allow you to bypass your local network security permissions to access a blocked Gmail websites. You can enter in the address of a proxy server in your browser or use a proxy website to access blocked websites. Proxy.org and Privax are directories of commonly used Web proxy servers and proxy websites.
Protocol Workarounds
Desktop clients can access Gmail by connecting to Gmail mail servers via the POP or IMAP mail protocols. If you encounter an error trying to set up your desktop client to access your Gmail account with either of these receive mail protocols, try the other one. For example, if you encounter an issue when trying to access your mailbox via POP, try configuring the client to use IMAP instead. If you can receive Gmail via your desktop client but cannot send mail via the Gmail SMTP server, use an alternate SMTP server.
Physical Workarounds
Administrators may choose to block all Web and protocol access to Gmail. The only workaround in this scenario is to bypass the network completely, either by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or using an alternate means of connecting to the Internet, for example using a mobile wireless 3G or 4G connection on your smartphone.
Considerations
Before attempting to find a workaround for a suspected Gmail server blockage, contact your network administrator or customer service desk for clarification on outside email policies. Attempting to workaround a Gmail blockage on a private network such as a company or school may violate network terms of service and can be subject to disciplinary action.
Blockage Scenarios
Gmail is accessible via the website http://www.gmail.com/ and via protocols POP3 (pop.gmail.com, port 995), IMAP (imap.gmail.com port, ) and SMTP (smtp.gmail.com port 487 for TLS/STARTTLS authentication; or smtp.gmail.com port 465 for SSL authentication.) Network administrators may block any one, a combination or all Gmail services by adding these addresses and ports to the network firewall blacklist.
Alternate URLs
The Gmail web client can be accessed from more than one URL. Depending on how thorough the firewall's blacklist is, you may be able to access Gmail through alternative URLs. For example, if you discover that http:///www.gmail.com/ is blocked, try accessing Gmail via the following URLs: http://mail.google.com/, http://www.googlemail.com/, or http://m.gmail.com/. This workaround will only work if the alternate URLs have not been entered into the network firewall blacklist.
Proxy
A web proxy can allow you to bypass your local network security permissions to access a blocked Gmail websites. You can enter in the address of a proxy server in your browser or use a proxy website to access blocked websites. Proxy.org and Privax are directories of commonly used Web proxy servers and proxy websites.
Protocol Workarounds
Desktop clients can access Gmail by connecting to Gmail mail servers via the POP or IMAP mail protocols. If you encounter an error trying to set up your desktop client to access your Gmail account with either of these receive mail protocols, try the other one. For example, if you encounter an issue when trying to access your mailbox via POP, try configuring the client to use IMAP instead. If you can receive Gmail via your desktop client but cannot send mail via the Gmail SMTP server, use an alternate SMTP server.
Physical Workarounds
Administrators may choose to block all Web and protocol access to Gmail. The only workaround in this scenario is to bypass the network completely, either by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or using an alternate means of connecting to the Internet, for example using a mobile wireless 3G or 4G connection on your smartphone.
Considerations
Before attempting to find a workaround for a suspected Gmail server blockage, contact your network administrator or customer service desk for clarification on outside email policies. Attempting to workaround a Gmail blockage on a private network such as a company or school may violate network terms of service and can be subject to disciplinary action.
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