When will Gmail drop POP and Gmailify? #tech

Google is phasing out Gmailify and POP access in Gmail, which may impact users' ability to manage non-Gmail accounts and access emails from other providers.

Timeline and effect for users Google is phasing out two legacy Gmail features: Gmailify (which links non‑Gmail accounts into Gmail) and POP access. According to reporting, new users will lose access to those features in the first quarter of 2026, while existi…