How to Add Your First Gmail or SMTP Inbox

Why add an inbox?

EmaReach sends campaign emails from inboxes—either Gmail accounts or SMTP (domain) accounts. Before you can run a campaign, you need at least one inbox connected. Gmail is quick to set up; SMTP is used when you want to send from your own domain (e.g. sales@yourcompany.com).

Option A: Add your first Gmail inbox

1. Go to Settings (sidebar) → Integrations tab.
2. Find the Gmail section.
3. Connect using either:
   • Connect with Google (OAuth) — You need Google Client ID and Secret set first (see our blog on that). Click Connect with Google and sign in in the browser.
   • Connect via App Password — Turn on 2-Step Verification in your Google Account, create an App Password, then in EmaReach enter your Gmail address and the App Password and click Connect.
4. After connecting, the Gmail account appears under Inbox Accounts (sidebar). You can add more Gmail accounts the same way, within your plan limit.

Option B: Add your first SMTP inbox

1. Verify your domain first: go to Domains, add your domain, add the DNS records (SPF, DKIM, etc.) at your DNS provider, and click Verify.
2. Go to Inbox Accounts (sidebar) → Add Inbox or New.
3. Choose SMTP or Domain inbox, select your verified domain, and enter the email address (e.g. hello@yourcompany.com).
4. Enter your SMTP credentials (host, port, username, password) from your email provider. Use Test connection if available.
5. Save. The inbox appears in Inbox Accounts and may show warmup status.

After adding

• Inbox Accounts lists all Gmail and SMTP inboxes. You can see status (Ready, Warming, etc.) and manage them.
• When creating a Campaign, you will choose Gmail or SMTP as sender type and select one or more of these inboxes.
• For new SMTP inboxes, consider using Warmup (if available on your plan) before sending large volume.

Summary checklist

• Gmail: Settings → Integrations → Gmail → Connect (OAuth or App Password).
• SMTP: Domains → verify domain; Inbox Accounts → Add Inbox → SMTP → enter credentials.
• Confirm the new inbox appears under Inbox Accounts.