In this article, we’ll walk you through connecting a mailbox to We-Connect.

Looking to maximize your outreach efforts? This article explains how to connect your email account to We-Connect to start running multichannel campaigns that leverage the strengths of both LinkedIn and email.

While people are typically more engaged on LinkedIn, a multichannel outreach approach ensures unresponsive contacts receive your message. Using We-Connect, you can combine LinkedIn and email automation to build campaigns that cover both channels.

Before you start running email campaigns, you’ll need to connect a mailbox to We-Connect. This account can be from any provider, however, some providers will require more information than others. We-Connect, for example, can sync to your Gmail account with one click authentication.

Here’s how you can connect a mailbox:

You can connect any email account from the ‘Mailbox’ tab under the ‘Channels’ section of the left-side menu.

Step 1: Click ‘Add New’ in the top right corner of your screen

The mailbox tab is where you’re able to view your connect email accounts and change update any settings.

Step 2: Choose Gmail to connect your account

Once selected, We-Connect will take you to the Gmail Oauth screen. If you are logged into multiple accounts, pick the account you want to connect.

Step 3: Select your account & accept the terms of service

Once you have chosen the account you want to connect to, Gmail may ask you to login. This depends on your safety settings within Gmail. Once logged into your account, you’ll need to review and accept the terms and conditions.

Your Gmail account will now be connected to We-Connect. You can run your first campaign from the ‘Campaigns’ tab of the left side menu.

The process to connect another email provider is similar – however, it will require both SMTP and IMAP credentials.

Step 1: Click ‘Add New’ in the top right corner of your screen

Again, navigate to the ‘Mailbox’ tab of the ‘Channels’ section of the left side menu.

Step 2: Choose Outlook to connect your account

Similar to Gmail, We-Connect will take you directly to Outlook where you can login to your account.

Step 3: Login to your account and review terms and conditions

Once you login to your account, Microsoft will ask you to review and accept the terms of conditions.

If you don’t have a Gmail or Outlook account, you’ll need to connect your email using SMTP and IMAP credentials. Luckily, this is a straightforward process.

Step 1: Click ‘Add New’ in the top right corner of your screen

The mailbox tab is where you’re able to view your connect email accounts and change update any settings.

Step 2: Choose ‘Other Provider’ to connect your account

Step 3: Enter your IMAP and SMTP credentials

To connect an email from another provider you will need to use your IMAP and SMTP credentials. The location of this can vary depending on the provider you use. Typically, it’s somewhere under settings, often labelled with a ‘Server Information’ tag.

Once you’ve entered your credentials, click ‘Create Mailbox’ to connect your account.

If you have any additional questions about connecting a mailbox to We-Connect, don’t hesitate to reach out to our chat support team using the blue icon in the bottom right corner of your screen.