📬 Set Up Your TimeTonic Email with Gmail (Securely!)
Want to sync your Gmail inbox with TimeTonic to manage your emails directly from your favorite workspace? No problem, here’s a step-by-step guide to get it done.
🚀 Why Enable Two-Factor Authentication?
Before diving into the setup, note that for security reasons, Gmail requires Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to be enabled to generate an application password. This protects your account from unauthorized access! 🔒
🛠️ Setup Steps
1. Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Gmail
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Log in to your Gmail account.
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Go to your security settings: Manage your Google account.
2. Generate an Application Password
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Once 2FA is enabled, go back to your Gmail security settings.
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Find the option « App Passwords ».
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Click on it and identify yourself if required.
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Name your application, for example: « TimeTonic ».
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Click on « Generate » and securely save the generated password (it looks like this:
abcd efgh ijkl mnop). - Configure IMAP forwarding activation from Gmail settings.
3. Set Up Your TimeTonic Email
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Open TimeTonic and go to the configuration settings for your email.
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Enter your Gmail address.
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When TimeTonic asks for your password, use the application password you generated earlier (and not your usual Gmail password!). [see screenshot]
- Insert your IMAP and SMTP settings: see Google documentation
- Click on configure email.
- You should see an "OK" message in the error field. If you see "KO," review the procedure.
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⚠️ Error? Don't Panic!
If you encounter an error message, it is likely because two-factor authentication is not properly enabled. Go back to your Gmail security settings and ensure everything is correctly configured.
🎉 That's It!
If everything went well, your Gmail inbox is now connected to TimeTonic.
You can now receive and send emails directly from your workspace.