> ## 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. # Example: Gmail Authorization This guide uses Gmail as an example to demonstrate three supported email authorization methods. Other email providers follow similar processes, but specific steps may vary. Please refer to your email provider’s official documentation if needed. ## API Authorization This is the easiest and most secure way to connect Gmail. Click **Continue with Google**. Image You will be redirected to Google’s authorization page. Image Complete the Authorization Image ## Forwarding Authorization This method allows Solvea to receive emails via Gmail forwarding. Open Gmail and go to **Settings**. Image 7 Click **See all settings**. Image 8 Navigate to **Forwarding and POP/IMAP**. Click **Add a forwarding address**. Image 9 Copy the forwarding email address provided in Solvea and paste it into Gmail. Image 10 Return to Solvea page and click **Verify** to complete authorization. Image ## IMAP / SMTP Authorization * Open Gmail and go to **Settings** → **See all settings**. Gmailseeallsettings * Navigate to **Forwarding and POP/IMAP**. * Enable **IMAP Access** and Click **Save Changes**. Startimap * Go to your Google Account Security Center:\ [https://myaccount.google.com/](https://myaccount.google.com/) * Open **Security** settings and find **2-Step Verification**. 2stepsverification * Enable two-step verification. Enablestepverification * In the Security page, search for **App Passwords**, or visit:\ [https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords](https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords) * Enter any name for the app and Click **Create**. Createapp * Copy the generated app password. Generatedapplicationpassword * Return to the Solvea email authorization page. * Paste the generated **App Password** into the authorization field. * Click **Verify** to complete the setup. Setimap