Gmail Integration
Connect your Gmail account to Solyo for email management and automation.
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Solyo Team
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# Gmail Integration
This guide covers integrating Gmail with Solyo for data management and automation.
## Prerequisites
- A registered Solyo account
- An active Gmail account
- Permissions to access and manage your emails
## Gmail Integration Setup
### Step 1: Access Integrations
Access **Your Integrations** from the dashboard and select the **Email** tab to find Gmail options.
### Step 2: Create Integration
Click **Gmail**, provide an account name and email address, then create the integration.
### Step 3: Grant Permissions
Grant the required permissions including:
- Email access
- Read capability
- Sending authorization
You must agree to the privacy policy to proceed.
### Step 4: Verify Integration
Once authorized, the integration becomes active and can be managed through the Integrations page.
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## Gmail Collector Configuration
Collectors enable selective email syncing with metadata organization.
### Setup Process
1. Access **Your Collectors** and create a new Gmail Collector
2. Select a connected Gmail integration from the dropdown
3. Define collector details:
- Name
- Sender filters
- Date ranges
- Sync mode
- Visibility settings
### Contextual Organization
> **Important**: Folders and Tags are very important for optimal performance.
These elements create metadata without modifying original emails, enabling better organization and retrieval.
### Management
You can edit, pause, or delete collectors from the dashboard at any time.
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## Key Benefits
Once operational, collectors enable you to:
- **Chat with email data**: Query your emails using natural language
- **Automate report generation**: Create scheduled summaries
- **Schedule responses**: Set up automated workflows
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## Troubleshooting
If your integration remains inactive:
1. Verify all permissions are granted
2. Check Google account security settings
3. Ensure your Gmail account allows third-party access
4. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the integration