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:
Open your Gmail account.
Click the gear icon at the top right corner to proceed with your Settings.
Select the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
On the IMAP Access section, select Enable IMAP.
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:
Go to your account and select the Security tab.
Select the two-step verification and click Get Started.
You will need to log in to your account again.
Set up your phone number for two-factor authentication.
A code will be sent to your number. Enter the code you've received to your phone number to confirm.
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:
Go to your account and search App Password in the search bar.
For App, select Mail and for Device, select Other (Custom) and type a name.
Click Generate.
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:
Go to your Instantly Dashboard.
On your Email Accounts tab, click Add New -> Connect existing accounts.
Choose Gmail/ GSuite.
Select 'Yes, IMAP has been enabled.'
Choose the Option 2: App Password.
Click Next and fill out the information needed.
Once finished, click Connect.
Watch this instructional video for a visual walkthrough of the process here.