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Connect Google/Gsuite accounts to Instantly via App Password method
Connect Google/Gsuite accounts to Instantly via App Password method
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Instantly offers seamless integration with your email accounts, but before you dive into the convenience, there are initial steps for connecting Google/Gsuite email accounts effortlessly.

Step 1: Enable IMAP Settings

This step is the initial step to connect your Google/Gsuite accounts.

Activate the IMAP in your Google/Gsuite account, you can easily follow these steps:

  1. Open your Gmail account.

  2. Click the gear icon at the top right corner to proceed with your Settings.

  3. Select the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.

  4. On the IMAP Access section, select Enable IMAP.

  5. Once you're done, click Save Changes.

Watch this instructional video for a visual walkthrough of the process here.


Step 2: Enable the two-step verification

Enabling two-step verification is a security measure for your Google/Gsuite account. By implementing this feature, you can add an extra security layer to your account. To enable this, please follow these quick steps:

  1. Go to your account and select the Security tab.

  2. Select the two-step verification and click Get Started.

  3. You will need to log in to your account again.

  4. Set up your phone number for two-factor authentication.

  5. A code will be sent to your number. Enter the code you've received to your phone number to confirm.

  6. Once you've confirmed, click Turn On.


Step 3: Create an App Password

Once you've finished enabling IMAP and two-step verification, you'll proceed to the final step: creating an App Password. To do this, please follow these procedures:

  1. Go to your account and search App Password in the search bar.

  2. For App, select Mail and for Device, select Other (Custom) and type a name.

  3. Click Generate.

  4. An app password will be automatically generated. Copy and save it and click Done.

Watch this instructional video for a visual walkthrough of the process here.


Connect your Google/Gsuite account to Instantly

After finishing the three steps mentioned above, you can easily connect your Google/Gsuite email account to Instantly by following these steps:

  1. Go to your Instantly Dashboard.

  2. On your Email Accounts tab, click Add New -> Connect existing accounts.

  3. Choose Gmail/ GSuite.

  4. Select 'Yes, IMAP has been enabled.'

  5. Choose the Option 2: App Password.

  6. Click Next and fill out the information needed.

  7. Once finished, click Connect.

Watch this instructional video for a visual walkthrough of the process here.

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