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IMAP Mail Reader

This component helps you automatically retrieve emails from your Gmail account. You can set rules to only get the emails you need, saving you time and effort. It’s integrated directly into Nappai, so you can easily use the email data in your automated workflows.

Relationship with Gmail/IMAP

This component connects to your Gmail account using the IMAP protocol, a standard way to access email. This means it can read your emails without needing to constantly check your inbox.

Inputs

  • User: Your Gmail email address.
  • Password: Your Gmail password. Important: This is securely handled within Nappai.
  • Mail Criteria: This is where you specify which emails you want to retrieve. You can use keywords, phrases, or other filters (more details on this will be provided separately).

Outputs

  • Mail Content: This output provides the content of the emails that match your specified criteria. This data can then be used by other Nappai components to process the information (e.g., extract key data, trigger actions based on email content).

Usage Example

Let’s say you want to automatically process order confirmations from your supplier. You would:

  1. Configure the User and Password inputs with your Gmail credentials.
  2. In the Mail Criteria input, you might enter something like Subject:Order Confirmation or From:supplier@example.com.
  3. The Mail Content output will then contain only the order confirmation emails. You can then use another Nappai component to extract order numbers and other relevant information from these emails.

Templates

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Tips and Best Practices

  • Use specific criteria in the Mail Criteria input to avoid retrieving unwanted emails. The more precise your criteria, the more efficient the process.
  • Regularly review your criteria to ensure they remain relevant.
  • For security, consider using an application-specific password for your Gmail account instead of your regular password. (Instructions on how to generate an app password will be provided separately).

Security Considerations

Your Gmail password is handled securely within Nappai. However, it’s crucial to use a strong password and avoid reusing passwords across different services. Consider using an application-specific password for enhanced security. Never share your credentials with anyone.