IMAP Overview
In-depth guide on IMAP
IMAP
Imap will allow Stellar to automatically pull the account verification codes that websites email you for a faster and smoother experience
Important: Make sure 2FA and Account Recovery Phone are removed from your retail accounts
1. Go to Sessions tab and select IMAP
2. Click on Add Session and name your Session
3. Host : Select Gmail, Outlook or IMAP
Account Email : Enter your host account email
Account Password : This is NOT your Gmail account password. This is your app password. Instructions on how to make an app password will be down below or you can click here to jump forward
4. After you have successfully created your session it should say Ready
Creating an App Password
1. Open Google Chrome and sign into your Gmail account
2. On the top right corner of your Google Chrome browser window, click on your profile picture and select Manage Your Google Account
3. Select Security
4. Scroll down and you'll see 2-Step verification, make sure this is turned On. This needs to be turned on so you can see App Passwords section. Then click on App Passwords
5. Click on Select App and click on Other (Custom Name) go ahead and name this whatever you'd like, for example Stellar
6. Copy the App Password from the yellow box
7. Paste the App Password into the Account Password field in the IMAP Session
8. Click Save and now your Sessions should say Ready.
Outlook
Open Outlook on a browser and sign into your Microsoft account
In the top right corner, click on your account logo and click "My Microsoft Account"
Click on the Security tab at the top of your screen
Now click on the "Advanced Security Options" section
Firstly, before making an Account password make sure your Two step verification is on (scroll down just a little)
Once on, right below it click "Create a New App Password"
Now copy this code located under "App password"
Paste the App Password into the Account Password field in the IMAP Session
Click Save and now your Sessions should say Ready.
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