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How can you integrate your Gmail account with PlusClouds using IMAP?

Semih Yönet

PlusClouds Author

Cloud & SaaS

Obtaining IMAP password from Gmail


To access the PlusClouds ecosystem with your own GMail, you need to obtain a password from Gmail. You should follow the steps below to get this password.


  1. Go to the Google account page.
  2. Click on the Security section in the left menu and enable 2-Step Verification if it is not already active.
  3. Click on the "Signing in to Google" panel and enter your password in the App passwords section.
  4. Select "Other" from the Select app drop-down menu. Then, enter PlusClouds as the name to obtain your password.
  5. In the popup section, you will see the 12-character password generated for you, and by using this password, you will grant permission to PlusClouds only through the mail system.



By using this password, you will have integrated your Gmail with PlusClouds.


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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I connect my Gmail account to PlusClouds using IMAP?

To connect Gmail to PlusClouds, you generate an app password in your Google account. Start at the Google account page, go to Security and enable 2-Step Verification if it is not active. Then under Signing in to Google choose App passwords, select Other from the app drop-down, and name it PlusClouds to generate the password.

What steps are required to generate the Gmail app password for PlusClouds?

Open your Google Account and go to Security, making sure 2-Step Verification is on. Then click Signing in to Google, open App passwords, select Other as the app, and enter PlusClouds as the name to generate the password.

What name should I use for the app password to connect PlusClouds?

Use PlusClouds as the name in the app passwords section. The password that is generated is 12 characters long.

Where do I view the 12-character app password after it is generated?

In the popup section you will see the 12-character password generated for you. By using this password you grant permission to PlusClouds only through the mail system.

What does using the Gmail app password do for PlusClouds integration?

Using this password will grant permission to PlusClouds only through the mail system. With that password, you will have integrated your Gmail with PlusClouds.

Do I need to enable 2-Step Verification to create the app password for PlusClouds?

Yes, enable 2-Step Verification if it is not already active. Then proceed to Signing in to Google and open App passwords to generate the PlusClouds password.

Is the PlusClouds app password limited to PlusClouds and not usable by other apps?

The password generated is for granting permission to PlusClouds only through the mail system. It is intended for PlusClouds integration via Gmail and cannot be used for other apps.

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