Connect a Gmail Account

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🔗 Step 1: Sign In to Your Gmail Account

The first step is to sign in to your Gmail account. This step is essential before configuring your address on HuntReach.

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How to sign in to Gmail:

1. Open Gmail: Go to Gmail via your browser or mobile app.
2. Enter your login info: Input your Google email address or phone number, followed by your password.
3. Access your inbox: Once signed in, make sure everything is working properly.

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📝 Step 2: Enable IMAP on Gmail

To allow HuntReach to access your Gmail account, it’s crucial to enable IMAP. This protocol lets third-party apps sync your emails without deleting them from the server.

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📌 What is IMAP?

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows your email client to access messages directly on the server, unlike POP3, which downloads and deletes them.

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🚀 Why enable IMAP?

HuntReach uses IMAP to retrieve and manage your emails without interfering with your inbox.

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✅ How to enable IMAP on Gmail:

1. Go to Gmail settings:
   • Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
   • Select “See all settings”.
2. Open the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab.
3. Enable IMAP:
   • Under “IMAP access”, select “Enable IMAP”.
   • Click “Save Changes”.

🎉 Once completed, IMAP is successfully enabled!

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🔐 Step 3: Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Your Gmail Account

To secure your account, it’s recommended to enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This layer of security is required to connect Gmail to HuntReach.

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🔑 How to enable 2FA:

1. Access your Gmail account.
2. Go to this link:
   👉 Enable Two-Step Verification
3. Enable two-factor authentication:
   • In the “Signing in to Google” section, click “2-Step Verification”.
   • Follow the steps to activate it.
4. Set your verification method:
   • Choose between SMS, an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator), or a physical security key.

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🔑 Step 4: Create and Activate an App Password for Gmail

HuntReach cannot use your main Gmail password. Google requires an app-specific password to ensure secure connections.

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🎯 How to create an app password:

1. Go to Google App Passwords:
   👉 Generate an app password
2. Select the app and device:
   • Choose “Mail” in the dropdown menu.
   • Select “Other (Custom name)”, and name it something like “HuntReach”.
3. Generate the password and save it securely.
   • Important: This password will only be shown once!

🔐 Store your app password securely, as it cannot be retrieved later.

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✅ Step 5: Connect Your Gmail to HuntReach

You’re now ready to connect your Gmail address to HuntReach and start your cold email campaigns.

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📌 Steps to connect Gmail to HuntReach:

1. Log in to your HuntReach account.
2. Go to the email settings:
   👉 HuntReach Email Settings
3. Connect your email:
   • Click “Connect Email”.
   • Select “Gmail”.
   • Enter your Gmail address and the app password you generated.
4. Add your signature:
   • Include a custom signature that will appear in your cold email campaigns.
5. Complete the connection by clicking “Connect Email”.

🎉 Congratulations! Your Gmail account is now connected to HuntReach.

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🔍 Step 6: Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you run into problems, here are some common solutions: ❌ Need help? If the issue persists, contact HuntReach support for personalized assistance.