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Connect Gmail

Link your Gmail account to Velum in under a minute using secure Google OAuth.

1

Create your Velum account or sign in

If you don't have an account yet, sign up at velum.works/register. If you already have one, sign in to your dashboard.

2

Go to Settings → Email

Once signed in, navigate to your account Settings page and select the "Email" tab. You'll see options for connecting email providers.

3

Click "Connect Gmail"

Click the Connect Gmail button to begin the authorization process. You'll be redirected to Google's sign-in page.

4

Authorize with Google

Google will ask you to grant Velum permission to access your email. We request read access to your messages and the ability to modify labels so we can organize your inbox.

5

Velum syncs your inbox automatically

Once authorized, Velum begins syncing your inbox in real-time. New messages appear within seconds. Your initial sync may take a few minutes depending on inbox size.

What permissions does Velum request?

Read email messages

Required to sync and display your inbox in Velum.

Modify email labels

Allows Velum to organize and categorize your messages.

Your privacy is protected

Velum uses read-only access by default. We never send emails on your behalf without your explicit action. You can revoke access at any time from your Google account settings.