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# Connecting email via SMTP and IMAP

Last update:  
19/7/2026 · 2 min read

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When you're automating tasks through Albato, you can either send out emails with a pre-formatted message or get data from incoming emails.

## How to Set Up the Connection

Before creating automations with Email, add the app to Albato.

Go to the **Apps** section and click **Add a connection**.

Add a connection in Albato

Select **Email** and click **Add a connection**.

Select Email in Albato

Enter a name for the connection.

Then fill in the mailbox fields and click **Continue**.

Create an Email connection in Albato

You need to enter the email address and the password that can be used by an external application. The SMTP and IMAP settings depend on your email provider.

Fill in SMTP and IMAP settings

Use these fields to configure the connection.

-   **Login** is the email address you want to connect.
-   **Password** is the mailbox password or an app password, depending on your email provider.
-   **SMTP host** is the outgoing mail server.
-   **SMTP port** is the port used to send emails.
-   **IMAP server** is the incoming mail server.
-   **IMAP port** is the port used to receive emails.
-   **Connection encryption** is the encryption type required by your provider, such as SSL or TLS.

## Gmail Settings

If you have mail **@gmail.com**, use the following settings:

-   **SMTP host:** smtp.gmail.com
-   **SMTP port:** 587
-   **IMAP server:** imap.gmail.com
-   **IMAP port:** 993
-   **Connection security:** TLS
-   **Login:** your Gmail username, including @gmail.com
-   **Password:** an app password created in your Google Account for use with external applications.

Use an app password instead of your regular Google Account password. You can create it in [Google App Passwords](https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords).

Google app passwords are available for accounts with 2-Step Verification enabled. If you do not see the option, check your Google Account security settings or your organization’s Google Workspace policy.

Create a Gmail app password

You can also read Google’s official guide on [signing in with app passwords](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833?hl=en?hl=en).

Once you've got the connection set up, you can use Email to create automations.

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