# Email Account

To integrate and send mail from your campaign, you need to first connect your email account using SMTP/IMAP.

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To demonstrate the setup process, we are considering a Gmail account. If you have another email provider, you need to follow the specific instructions provided by that email service for setting up your account.
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## How to setup Gmail account to use in email integration?

### Enable IMAP settings

* On your Gmail, go to Settings -> See all Settings

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* Go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab
* In the IMAP section, select Enable IMAP and click on Save Changes

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### Enable 2-Step Verification

* Open your [Google Account](https://myaccount.google.com/) and select the security panel to enable it
* Click GET STARTED

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* It will prompt you to **log in** again.
* **Set up your phone** for Two Factor authentication
* Enter the **code** you’ve received to your phone number to confirm.
* Once you’ve confirmed, click **Turn On**
* 2-Factor Verification has been **enabled** now.

### Create an App Password

* Go back to the Security page. [**https://myaccount.google.com/u/1/security**](https://myaccount.google.com/u/1/security) and click on **2-Step Verification**

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* You will be prompted to enter your **password** again to confirm your identity.
* Under App and Device, select “**Mail**” for the App and “**Other** (Custom)” for the Device.
* You can name it ‘Gamify Route’ and click **Generate** for organizational purposes.
* An application-specific password will be automatically generated. Make sure to copy and save it in a secure location. Once you’ve **copied** the password, click on “**DONE**“

### Add a new account

* Go to Gamify Route and Paste password which you **copied**

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* Enter the require details
* Click on **Test SMTP Connection**

### **Assign Workspace**

* Click on “**Select**“
* Select Workspace
* Click on “**Connect & Save**“

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For further assistance, please contact our support team at <support@gamifyroute.com>.