> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://solvea.cx/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bind your Email

> Bind an email account to allow your Solvea Agent to receive and respond to emails automatically.

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  Only one email address can be bound.
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## Getting Started

1. Go to Deploy -> Email -> Email Connecttion -> Click **Connect**

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2. Enter your **email address** and the Brand, then click **Continue**.

   <Info>
     Brand (optional): Brand name is for labeling your support email.
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3. Complete the authorization process.

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     Recommended but not required:

     Configure all available authorization methods. \
     Solvea will automatically use the most stable method for sending and syncing emails.
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## Authorization Methods

Solvea supports **three authorization methods**, each with different characteristics:

| Authorization Method | Advantages                                                          | Disadvantages                                                     |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **API**              | Simple and fast to set up                                           | Sync and sending speed are limited by the email service provider. |
| **Forwarding**       | New emails are synced within minutes for near real-time processing. | Requires manual setup.                                            |
| **IMAP/SMTP**        | Highly stable with a 10-minute email sync delay.                    | Requires manual configuration.                                    |

### **Steps**

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    One-click authorization via your email provider.

    **Steps:**

    1. Click the authorization button.
    2. You will be redirected to your email provider.
    3. Confirm access to complete the authorization.

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  <Tab title="Forwarding Authorization">
    This method forwards incoming emails to Solvea for processing.

    **Steps:**

    1. Copy the forwarding email address provided by Solvea.
    2. Open your email client and locate the forwarding settings.
    3. Paste the copied address into the **“Forward to”** email field.
    4. Return to this page and click **Verify** to complete authorization.

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  <Tab title="IMAP / SMTP Authorization">
    This method connects Solvea directly to your mailbox.

    **Steps:**

    1. Enable IMAP/SMTP in your email client.
    2. Generate an email authorization code.
    3. Return to this page and enter:
       * Authorization code
       * IMAP/SMTP server configuration
    4. Click **Confirm** to complete the authorization.

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📌 Example: [Gmail Authorization](/deploy/email/gmail-authorization)

### Recommended Authorization by Email Provider

**Gmail & Outlook**

* Complete **API Authorization** first.
* Optionally add **Forwarding** or **IMAP/SMTP** authorization as needed.

**Other Email Providers**

* Use **Forwarding** or **IMAP/SMTP** authorization.