Connect Email Account/Provider with Gamify Route using SMTP/IMAP?
Hello there, Gamify Route users! 👋
Connect any Email Account/Provider with Gamify Route
🪜Steps to Follow
Step 1️⃣: Enable IMAP settings
- -> On your computer, open Gmail.
- -> Click on Settings in the top right corner
- -> Click on See all settings
- -> Click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab
- -> In the IMAP Access section, select Enable IMAP.
- -> Click Save Changes
Step 2️⃣: Enable 2-Step Verification
Enabling 2-Step Verification not only enhances the protection of your account but also allows you to generate application-specific passwords. It’s like having a superhero guarding your precious data! 🦸♂️💂♀️
- -> Open your Google Account and select Security in the navigation panel to enable it.
- -> Click GET STARTED
- -> It will prompt you to log in again.
- -> Set up your phone for Two Factor authentication
- -> Enter the code you’ve received to your phone number to confirm.
- -> Once you’ve confirmed, click Turn On
- -> 2-Factor Verification has been enabled now.
Step 3️⃣: Create an App Password
- -> Go back to the Security page. https://myaccount.google.com/u/1/security and click on 2-Step Verification
- -> You will be prompted to enter your password again to confirm your identity.
- -> Under App and Device, select “Mail” for the App and “Other (Custom)” for the Device.
- -> You can name it ‘Gamify Route’ and click Generate for organizational purposes.
- -> An application-specific password will be automatically generated. Make sure to copy and save it in a secure location. Once you’ve copied the password, click on “DONE“
Step 4️⃣: Add a new account
- -> Go to Gamify Route and Paste password which you copied
- -> Enter the require details
- -> Click on Test SMTP Connection
Step 5️⃣: Assign Workspace
- -> Click on “Select“
- -> Select Workspace
- -> Click on “Connect & Save“
Mission accomplished; you’ve successfully connected a Gmail account through SMTP/IMAP. 👏
If you face any issue in email connection then connect to our chat support or contact us on [email protected].