How to connect Gmail through the SMTP

Hey Skyleaders! 🌟

Before we dive into the setup, we strongly recommend using Gmail O-Auth for a secure and super-smooth connection with Skylead. Ready to get started? Follow this step-by-step guide for an easy, breezy setup experience! 🚀

1. Configure Your Gmail Settings ✅

• First, log in to your Gmail account. Head over to Settings ➡️ All settings.
  
• Next, click on the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab. Enable these options:
  • Enable POP for all email
  • Enable IMAP
    
    

Don’t forget to click Save changes. Just like that, you’ve completed step one! ✔️

2. Activate 2-Step Verification 🔐

• If you’re a Google Workspace admin, make sure 2-factor verification is enforced for your entire organization.
  For everyone else, double-check that 2-step verification is activated on your Google account. It’s a small step that adds big security!
  
  

3. Generate an App Password 🗝️

• Now, head over to your Google Account security settings. In the search bar, type App passwords. Choose Select app and enter “Skylead”.
• Click Create, and you’ll receive a special password. Copy it—this will replace your usual password for setting up the SMTP and IMAP server.

4. Update Your Skylead Account Settings 🛠️

• Now, head back to your Skylead account. Go to Settings ➡️ Email Settings.
• Click on Add button and select Custom Gmail.
  

Fill in the following details:

• Username: Your Gmail address.
• Password: The app password you just generated.
• The SMTP and IMAP details should be pre-filled for you. Easy-peasy! 😎

⚠️ Important: If you don’t have 2-step verification enabled, you’ll need to activate it first and then follow these steps.

And there you go! You’re all set to take your Skylead experience to the next level. 🚀 If this guide helped you out, give us a shout!

Enjoy Skyleading and have a blast! 🌈🎉