Mail wont take gmail online

Apple mail shows GMail off line. I get the following message when I select "take all accounts on line
"Unable to connect"
There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Verify the settings for account “Gmail” or try again.
The server returned the error: The connection to the server “imap.gmail.com” on port 465 timed out."
When I select take all accounts on line I get this message
"ALERT
There may be a problem with the mail server or network. Verify the settings for account “Gmail” or try again.
The server returned the error: The connection to the server “imap.gmail.com” on port 465 timed out.
I have had a long call with my service provider who checked all settings but to no avail.
Same issue with iPad mini and IPhone
OS10.9.3
Thanks for your help

If that doesn't work, try port 993.
http://email.about.com/od/accessinggmail/f/Gmail_IMAP_Settings.htm

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