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How to Enable Gmail IMAP and Create App Password

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Enable IMAP in Gmail

1. Open Gmail in a web browser.
2. Click the Settings → See all settings.
3. Go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
4. Scroll to IMAP Access.
5. Select Enable IMAP.
6. Optional: Leave Auto-Expunge on and Do not limit folder size as default.
7. Click Save Changes.

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Enable 2-Step Verification

1. Go to https://myaccount.google.com/ and log in.
2. Select Security → 2-Step Verification.
3. Follow steps to enable 2FA (SMS, authenticator, or security key).

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Create App Password

1. After enabling 2-Step Verification, go to App Passwords:
   • Direct link: https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords
2. In Select App, choose Mail.
3. In Select Device, choose Other and name it Teable IMAP.
4. Click Generate.
5. Copy the 16-character password (you will need this in Teable).

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Notes

• Use the generated App Password, not your Gmail main password, in Teable.
• Only new, unread emails trigger the automation.
• Keep the App Password safe — you will only see it once.