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Connecting Gmail to Reachkit

Inbox Setup

This guide covers how to connect your Gmail or Google Workspace account to Reachkit.

For Personal Gmail Accounts

  1. Enable IMAP in Gmail

    • Go to Gmail Settings (gear icon) > See all settings
    • Click “Forwarding and POP/IMAP” tab
    • Select “Enable IMAP”
    • Click “Save Changes”

  2. Set up App Password

    • Enable 2-Step Verification in your Google Account
    • Go to App Passwords
    • Select “Mail” as app and “Other” as device
    • Name it “Reachkit”
    • Copy the 16-character password

  3. Connect in Reachkit

    • Choose “App Password” option
    • Enter your Gmail address
    • Paste the 16-character App Password
    • Click “Connect”

For Google Workspace Accounts

  1. Administrator Setup

    • In your Google Workspace Admin console, navigate to “Security” > “Access and data control” > “API Control” > “Manage third-party app access”
    • Click “Configure new app”
    • Search for ReachKit using this Client ID: 677659407288-qa75fegbors3dhkt0na910ma0bqkoo51.apps.googleusercontent.com
    • Approve Reachkit and grant necessary permissions

  2. Enable IMAP in Gmail

    • Go to Gmail Settings > “Forwarding and POP/IMAP”
    • Select “Enable IMAP”
    • Click “Save Changes”

  3. Connect in Reachkit

    • Choose “OAuth” option
    • Click “Connect with Google”
    • Sign in with your Workspace account
    • Accept the permissions

Troubleshooting

  • If connection fails, verify IMAP is enabled
  • For App Password issues, generate a new one
  • For OAuth issues, ensure admin has approved the Reachkit app