Mutt is a simple and lightweight email client that is popular among Linux users. It provides a command-line interface for accessing email, which makes it a great choice for users who prefer the command line over GUI-based email clients.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing and configuring Mutt with Gmail on Linux.

Step 1: Install Mutt

The first step is to install Mutt on your Linux system. You can do this by using the package manager of your Linux distribution. For example, if you are using Ubuntu or Debian, you can use the following command:

“`
sudo apt-get install mutt
“`

Step 2: Configure Gmail

Before you can start using Mutt with Gmail, you need to configure your Gmail account to allow access from external apps.

To do this, log in to your Gmail account and go to the “Security” tab in your Google Account settings. Enable “Less secure app access” option.

Step 3: Configure Mutt

Next, you need to configure Mutt to work with your Gmail account. To do this, create a new configuration file in your home directory:

“`
touch ~/.muttrc
“`

Inside the configuration file, add the following lines:

“`
set imap_user = your-gmail-username@gmail.com
set imap_pass = your-gmail-password
set folder = imaps://imap.gmail.com/
set spoolfile = “+INBOX”
set record = “+[Gmail]/Sent Mail”
set postponed = “+[Gmail]/Drafts”
set header_cache = ~/.mutt/cache/headers
set message_cachedir = ~/.mutt/cache/bodies
set smtp_url = “smtps://your-gmail-username@gmail.com@smtp.gmail.com”
set smtp_pass = your-gmail-password
set ssl_force_tls = yes
“`

Make sure to replace “your-gmail-username” and “your-gmail-password” with your actual Gmail username and password.

Step 4: Test Mutt

After configuring Mutt with Gmail, you can test it by running the following command:

“`
mutt
“`

This will open the Mutt client. Press “m” to compose a new email.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed and configured Mutt with Gmail on Linux!