How to Connect a Google Workspace or Gmail Account
Connect your Gmail or Google Workspace inbox to Automailer using Google OAuth or an App Password. This allows you to send emails securely without storing your Google password.
Lauren Gilbert
Last Update a month ago
Step 1: Open Email Accounts
From your dashboard, click Email Accounts from the left sidebar
Step 2: Add a New Account
Click the green Add New Account button at the top of the page.
Click the green Add New Account button at the top of the page.
Step 3: Choose Google Workspace / Gmail
In the Choose Your Provider window, select Google Workspace / Gmail, then click Continue.
In the Choose Your Provider window, select Google Workspace / Gmail, then click Continue.
Step 4: Choose a Connection Method
You can connect your account using either:
You can connect your account using either:
- Google OAuth — Recommended for most users
- App Password — Use only if OAuth is blocked or restricted
Option A: Connect with Google OAuth
Step 1: Start OAuth Connection
Click Connect with Google OAuth.
Step 2: Sign In to Google
Sign in with the Gmail or Google Workspace account you want to connect.
Sign in with the Gmail or Google Workspace account you want to connect.
Step 3: Review Permissions
Google will display a consent screen showing the permissions Automailer is requesting (such as sending emails on your behalf and accessing mailbox data).
Google will display a consent screen showing the permissions Automailer is requesting (such as sending emails on your behalf and accessing mailbox data).
Review the permissions carefully, then click Allow.
Step 4: Workspace Whitelisting (If Required)
1. Open the Google Admin Console
2. Go to Security
3. Navigate to Access and data control → API controls
4. Open App access control
5. Whitelist Automailer’s OAuth Client ID
Some Google Workspace organizations block third-party applications by default.
If the connection is blocked, your administrator needs to allow Automailer access.
To whitelist Automailer, the admin must:
1. Open the Google Admin Console
2. Go to Security
3. Navigate to Access and data control → API controls
4. Open App access control
5. Whitelist Automailer’s OAuth Client ID
Step 5: Completion
After approval, you will be redirected back to Automailer and your inbox will be connected automatically.
After approval, you will be redirected back to Automailer and your inbox will be connected automatically.
Option B: Connect with an App Password
Step 1: Enable Two-Step Verification
Open your Google Account settings and enable Two-Step Verification if it is not already active.
Open your Google Account settings and enable Two-Step Verification if it is not already active.
Step 2: Generate an App Password
Go to the App Passwords section in your Google Account and create a new password for Automailer.
Go to the App Passwords section in your Google Account and create a new password for Automailer.
Step 3: Copy the App Password
Copy the 16-character code provided.
Copy the 16-character code provided.
Step 4: Enter Your Account Details in Automailer
Back in Automailer, enter the following:
Back in Automailer, enter the following:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- App Password
Step 5: Connect the Account
Click Connect Account to complete the setup.
Your inbox will appear on the Email Accounts list once the connection is successful.
Important Notes
Click Connect Account to complete the setup.
Your inbox will appear on the Email Accounts list once the connection is successful.
Important Notes
- Google OAuth is the recommended method because it is more secure and does not require sharing or storing passwords.
- If your organization blocks third-party access, admin approval is required before OAuth will work.
- App Passwords should only be used when OAuth is not available.