Selecting Your Inbox Connection Method

Selecting the appropriate inbox connection method is an important first step in your cold email outreach strategy. This guide helps you understand which option might work best for your specific needs.

Available Connection Options

Done-For-You Setup

Best for: Users who want to minimize technical setup and maintenance

Our managed service where Reachkit handles the entire inbox creation, setup, and maintenance process for you. This option will:

• Save you time on technical setup
• Include domain purchase and configuration
• Provide optimized deliverability settings

Google & Microsoft Connection

Best for: Users who want maximum deliverability and control (not purchasing through Reachkit)

Connect your Gmail, Google Workspace, Outlook, Office 365, or Exchange accounts using OAuth authentication.

Advantages:

• Major email providers with excellent deliverability
• Simple OAuth connection process
• Established domains with good sending reputation
• Familiar interfaces for checking emails outside of Reachkit
• Integration with existing business ecosystems

IMAP/SMTP Connection

Best for: Users with non-Google/Microsoft providers

Connect any email provider that supports IMAP and SMTP protocols.

Advantages:

• Works with virtually any email provider
• Complete flexibility in email provider selection

Factors to Consider

When choosing your setup method, consider:

1. Technical expertise: Self-connection requires some basic understanding of email protocols
2. Volume needs: Higher volume senders may benefit from multiple inboxes across different providers
3. Existing infrastructure: Leverage accounts you already have for quicker setup
4. Deliverability requirements: Different providers may have varying deliverability rates to specific domains
5. Budget considerations: Using existing accounts has no additional cost beyond your Reachkit subscription

Recommendation for Beginners

If you’re new to cold email outreach, we recommend:

1. Start with our Done-For-You setup for the easiest experience
2. Enable and complete the warmup process
3. Start with smaller campaigns to build reputation

This approach minimizes technical complexity while ensuring optimal deliverability from day one.