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It all begins here. This component will connect via the IMAP protocol, and in sequence download emails from your email account and queue the messages as it does so.

 Add an IMAP Email Feed Component

See Create a Component if you need a refresher.

 Set up a gmail APP password - assuming your email provider is Google
  • Sign in to your Google Account: You need to log into your Google account. Make sure you are using the account for which you want to create an app password.

  • Turn on 2-Step Verification (if not already enabled):

    • Go to your Google Account.

    • Click on the "Security" tab.

    • Under "Signing in to Google," find "2-Step Verification" and click on it.

    • Follow the steps to turn on 2-Step Verification. This may involve providing your phone number for verification.

  • Create an App Password:

    • Once 2-Step Verification is enabled, go back to the "Security" tab in your Google Account.

    • Under "Signing in to Google," find "App passwords" and click on it. (You might need to sign in again.)

    • At the bottom, click on "Select app" and choose the app you're using.

    • Click on "Select device" and choose the device you're using.

    • Click "Generate."

    • Google will display an app password for you. It's a 16-character code in yellow.

  • Use the App Password:

    • Copy this app password into the password field of the IMAP Email Feed component

 Put in your email address and password

Use your email address. Some email providers like Google will require you use a APP password - see the previous section.

 Link up a downstream component
 Click START! Now you have a stream of emails being fed into your queue

The fun begins now! There is so much that you can do with access to email in a convenient environment like IguanaX.

Pretty cool!

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