While LinkedIn users are typically more engaged, a multichannel outreach approach ensures that 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 hosted by 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.

You can connect any email account from the ‘Mailbox’ tab under the ‘Settings’ 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 connected email accounts and change any settings for those accounts. You can also add a new account from this page.

Step 2: Choose Gmail to connect your account.

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

Step 3: Select your account and approve access.

Once you have chosen the account you want to connect to, Gmail may ask you to log in (this depends on your safety settings). Once logged in, you’ll need to review and accept the relevant permissions.

Once you approve access, We-Connect will take you back to the ‘Mailbox’ page. You should be able to see your Gmail account now. You can run your first campaign from the ‘Campaigns’ tab on the left side of the menu.

The process of connecting to another email provider is similar. The only difference is that it takes place on Microsoft rather than Google.

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

Again, navigate to the ‘Mailbox’ tab in the ‘Channels’ section of the left-hand menu.

Step 2: Choose Outlook to connect an Outlook 365 mailbox.

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

Step 3: Log in to your account and review access.

Once you log in to your account, Microsoft will ask you to review your access permissions. Once you are satisfied with them, approve them!

Your Outlook account will now be connected to We-Connect, and you’ll be able to automate email campaigns.

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 page allows you to add and edit previously connected email accounts.

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 information can vary depending on the provider you use. Typically, it’s somewhere under settings, often labeled with a ‘Server Infomation’ 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, please don’t hesitate to contact our support team using the blue icon in the bottom right corner of your screen.