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Connecting a Mailbox

How to connect your email account to send campaigns.

2 min read 10 sections 6 tags

Mailboxes are the email accounts ReachHQ uses to send your campaign emails. You need at least one connected mailbox to start sending.

Supported Providers

ProviderAuth MethodsNotes
Gmail / Google WorkspaceOAuth, App PasswordOAuth recommended for easier setup.
Outlook / Microsoft 365OAuth, App PasswordOAuth recommended for easier setup.
Custom SMTP/IMAPApp Password onlyRequires IMAP and SMTP server details.

Connecting via OAuth (Gmail/Outlook)

  1. 1

    Go to Mailboxes → Connect Mailbox.

  2. 2

    Select Gmail or Outlook.

  3. 3

    Click 'Connect with Google' or 'Connect with Microsoft'.

  4. 4

    A popup opens asking you to grant ReachHQ permission to send emails on your behalf.

  5. 5

    Approve the permissions. The popup closes and your mailbox appears as CONNECTED.

Connecting via App Password

  1. 1

    Go to Mailboxes → Connect Mailbox.

  2. 2

    Select your provider.

  3. 3

    Choose 'Use App Password'.

  4. 4

    Enter your email address and app-specific password (NOT your regular password).

  5. 5

    For SMTP providers, enter IMAP/SMTP host and port details.

  6. 6

    Click 'Connect'. The system tests connectivity automatically.

Pro Tip

For Gmail, generate an App Password at myaccount.google.com → Security → 2-Step Verification → App Passwords. For Outlook, check your Microsoft account security settings.

Mailbox Uniqueness

Each mailbox is unique within your organization by the combination of provider + email address. You cannot connect the same Gmail account twice, but you can connect the same email via both Gmail OAuth and SMTP if needed.

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