I am working with Ubuntu 14.04 (64bit) Unity.
I have successfully integrated my gmail account in online-accounts. This works well, e.g. I can see my calendar events. I have also enabled the option "evolution data server – enable Google Contacts". However I am not able to access them on my system. If I open the application "Contacts" it shows no result at all.
So how can I access them?
Best Answer
Here is a hack / workaround :)
NOTE: I should note that this was tested on Ubuntu 14.10 Also, first verify that you have enabled IMAP in your Gmail account settings.
Under “System Settings” → “Online Accounts” → “your Google Account”
Under “Evolution Preferences” → “Mail Accounts” → “Add”
I. At the account welcome screen click “Next”
II. Enter “Identity” information and click “Next”
III. Under "Receiving Email"
under “Server Type” select the entry “IMAP+”
under “Configuration”
a. under “Server” enter “imap.gmail.com”
b. under “Username” enter your full Gmail e-mail address
under “Security”
a. under “Encryption Method” select “SSL on dedicated port”
under “Authentication”
a. select “Password” from the drop down box
click “Next”
IV. Under “Receiving Options” select your preferences
V. Under “Sending Email”
under “Server Type” select the entry “SMTP”
under “Configuration”
a. under “Server” enter “smtp.gmail.com”
b. check “Server requires authentication”
under “Security”
a. under “Encryption method” select the entry “SSL on dedicated port”
under “Authentication”
a. under “Type” select the entry “PLAIN”
b. under “Username” enter your full Gmail e-mail address
VI. Under “Account Summary”
under “Google Features”
a. check “Add Google Calendar to this account”
b. check “Add Google Contacts to this account”