IMAP Overview

In-depth guide on IMAP

IMAP allows Stellar to automatically pull verification codes that websites email you for a faster and smoother experience when running tasks.

Important:

• Make sure 2FA and Account Recovery Phone are removed from your retail accounts.

• Follow the steps below to set up IMAP in Stellar.

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Step 1: Setting Up an IMAP Session in Stellar

1. Go to the Identities tab in Stellar > Sessions folder > select IMAP.

1. Click on Add Session and give your session a name.

1. Fill out the fields as follows:

• Host: Select which applies to you

• Account Email: Enter your email address

• Account Password: This is not your email account password. You’ll need to create an App Password (see instructions below)

1. Save your session. Once set up correctly, it should show as Ready in the Sessions tab.

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Step 2: Creating an App Password

Google (Gmail):

1. Open Google Chrome and sign into your Gmail account.

2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner and select Manage Your Google Account.
3. Go to the Security section.
4. Scroll down to 2-Step Verification and turn it On (this step is required to enable App Passwords).

5. Search for App Passwords and re-enter your Gmail password if prompted.
6. Name the App Password something memorable (e.g., "Stellar").

7. Copy the generated App Password and paste it into the Account Password field in the Stellar IMAP Session setup.
8. Click Save. Your session should now say Ready.

Outlook:

Outlook has deprecated authentication to IMAP via app password. The only way to use Outlook emails is to setup forwarding to Gmail for example and select Gmail for IMAP host

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Step 3: Using a Master Email with Forwarding (Optional)

If you want to simplify your IMAP setup, you can use a master email to consolidate verification codes from multiple accounts.

Benefits:

• Only one IMAP session is needed for Stellar.

• All account emails are forwarded to one central inbox.

Setting Up Forwarding:

1. Login to the email account you want to forward:

   • For Gmail:

     • Go to Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP > Add a Forwarding Address.

     • Enter your master email address.

     • Confirm the forwarding request by clicking the link sent to your master email.

     • Select Forward a copy of incoming mail and save changes.

   • For Outlook:

     • Go to Settings > Mail > Rules and set a rule to forward all incoming mail to your master email.

2. Test the Forwarding Setup:

   • Send a test email to your forwarding account.

   • Check if it successfully appears in your master email inbox.

3. Configure Stellar with Your Master Email:

   • In the IMAP Session setup, enter your master email credentials.

   • Use an App Password for the master email as outlined above.

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Tips for Success:

• Email Filters: Set up filters in your master email inbox to label forwarded emails for easy identification.

• Regular Checks: Periodically check that forwarding is working correctly for all accounts.