Ask HN: Ideal setup when sharing Gmail?

[merubin75]

I'm working with a startup where we all share "inbox duty" on Gmail. What's the ideal way I can access the inbox, respond to email, and have everything remain on the server while I use Outlook 2016 as my email client app from my Win10 laptop? Extra points if I can apply Gmail labels from within Outlook as well.

Basically, I want to use the email app of my choice without damaging the experience for everyone else.

Yes, I really like Outlook. Don't judge It's what I'm comfortable with, my fingers have muscle memory from years of using the same keyboard shortcuts, and I customize the hell out of it so it practically doesn't resemble the factory-installed version.

[smt88]

Accessing the Gmail account with IMAP should do what you want:

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/7126229?hl=en

[kngspook]

Generally shared email accounts are problematic. Have you guys considered a mailing list or a delegated mailbox?

[merubin75]

Truth be told, I'm being generous when I say "inbox duty." It's basically me. I flag things for my boss's attention with a label, but apart from that, I'm the guy responding to most things.