Adding your Gmail account to Outlook is a great way to streamline your email management. To do this manually, follow these steps:

1. Open Outlook and go to "File."
2. Select "Add Account" and enter your Gmail address.
3. Outlook will prompt you to sign in to your Gmail account.
4. Once signed in, it will start syncing your Gmail emails with Outlook.

However, adding the Gmail account to Microsoft Outlook manually has some issues. Firstly, it can be time-consuming and may require technical expertise. Secondly, syncing errors or configuration issues may arise, causing interruptions in email access.

To overcome these issues, I recommend using the Cigati Gmail Backup tool. This robust software simplifies the process, ensuring a seamless Gmail-to-Outlook transition. It offers features like selective backup and automatic synchronization, reducing the risk of data loss and errors.