Setup Guide: Google

To access your Google emails through Attachment Bot, you'll need to set up IMAP and generate an app-specific password. Follow these steps to get started.

Enable IMAP Access in Gmail

You must first enable IMAP in your Google account:

  1. Open Gmail on your computer.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner and select 'See all settings'.
  3. Navigate to the 'Forwarding and POP/IMAP' tab.
  4. In the 'IMAP access' section, select 'Enable IMAP'.
  5. Click on 'Save Changes' at the bottom of the page.

Generate an App-Specific Password

Google requires an app-specific password to use IMAP:

  1. Visit your Google Account's Security page at https://myaccount.google.com/security.
  2. Enable 2-Step Verification if you haven't already.
  3. Under the 'How you sign in to Google' section, click 2-Step Verification then click 'App passwords' (or click here). You may be prompted to sign in.
  4. Enter 'Attachment Bot' for 'App name'
  5. You'll be presented with a generated password. Note this password—it won't be shown again.

Configure Attachment Bot

With IMAP enabled and your app-specific password:

  1. Open Attachment Bot and navigate to the accounts tab in the sidebar.
  2. Tap 'Add Account'.
  3. Enter your full Gmail address and the app-specific password you generated.
  4. For the IMAP server, use 'imap.gmail.com' and port 993.
  5. Save your account information to start accessing your emails in Attachment Bot.

Keep your app-specific password secure as it provides direct access to your Google account.

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