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Google to End Gmail's POP3 Fetching in 2026

1/5/2026

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Story summary

Google LLC will discontinue Gmail's ability to fetch emails from other accounts via POP3 starting in January 2026.
The change removes Gmailify's spam protection and inbox organization for third-party accounts.
Google urges users to set up email forwarding or access Gmail via IMAP in the Gmail app.
Users relying on these features may switch to local email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird for broader compatibility.

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Story summary

Google LLC will discontinue Gmail's ability to fetch emails from other accounts via POP3 starting in January 2026.
The change removes Gmailify's spam protection and inbox organization for third-party accounts.
Google urges users to set up email forwarding or access Gmail via IMAP in the Gmail app.
Users relying on these features may switch to local email clients like Mozilla Thunderbird for broader compatibility.