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Email (SMTP / IMAP) Credentials

Email (SMTP / IMAP) credentials let SubverseAI send emails through your own mail server or provider. They are used by the Send Email node and the subverseActions.email.send custom function action.

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Required Fields

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Provider Settings

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Gmail / Google Workspace

Gmail requires an App Password when 2-Factor Authentication is enabled. Generate it in your Google Account → Security → App passwords.

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Outlook / Microsoft 365

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Zoho Mail

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Custom SMTP Server

Use the hostname, port, and encryption settings provided by your mail server or hosting provider.

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Steps to Create

  1. Go to Settings → Credentials → New Credential
  2. Select Email (SMTP / IMAP)
  3. Enter a descriptive Name
  4. Fill in Username, Password, SMTP Host, SMTP Port, and Encryption
  5. Add IMAP Host and IMAP Port only if the credential will also receive emails
  6. Save the credential

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Usage

Once saved, select this credential in:

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Troubleshooting

Authentication failed
  • Use an app password instead of your regular password for Gmail and similar providers
  • Verify the username matches the full email address
  • Check that the encryption type matches the port
Connection timed out
  • Confirm the SMTP host and port are correct
  • Check firewall or network restrictions on port 465/587
Emails going to spam
  • Send from a legitimate business domain
  • Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for your domain
  • Avoid spam-like content and excessive punctuation