IMAP Endpoint Target

Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is a standard email retrieval protocol.

IMAP Endpoint targets require Email Credentials account keys and are used with Email Events.

Note: If you use Outlook 365, see the Microsoft Graph Endpoint Help topic.

Creating IMAP Endpoint Targets

Perform the following steps to create the target:

  1. In the left navigation menu, click Targets.
  2. Click New Target.
  3. From the Target Type drop-down list, choose IMAP Endpoint.
  4. Enter a unique display name for the target in the Display Name field and a brief description in the Description field.
  5. In the Account Keys area, choose an existing account key or choose Add New to add a new account key from the Default Account Keys drop-down list. For more information, see the Email Credentials Help topic.
  6. In the IMAP area, enter the following information:
    • IMAP Server - Enter the name of the email server that relays email to the mailbox.
    • IMAP Port - Enter the port number or use the up and down arrows to select the port number for the IMAP server. The default port is 143.
    • Protocol - This field shows the email protocol used by the email server.
    • TLS Authentication Enabled - Check the check box to use TLS for the authorization of the Email server.
    • Ignore Certificate Errors - Check the check box to ignore any errors regarding the certificate.
  7. Click Submit to add and save the target.

Using IMAP Targets for Gmail Accounts

You can create an IMAP target to retrieve emails from Gmail. To send emails from Gmail, you must configure an SMTP Target.

To create an IMAP target, you must first enable App Passwords in the Security settings of your Gmail account and configure an Email Credentials account key.

For instructions to create an App Password, see the Sign in with App Passwords article on Google Account Help.

To configure an IMAP target to use Gmail:

  1. Create a new Email Credentials account key with the Gmail App Password. For more information, see the Email Credentials Help topic.

  2. In the left navigation menu, click Targets.

  3. Click New Target.

  4. From the Target Type drop-down list, choose IMAP Endpoint.

  5. Enter a unique Display Name and a brief Description.

  6. Under Account Keys, click the No Account Keys drop-down list and choose False.

  7. Click the Default Account Keys drop-down list and choose the new Gmail account key you created.

    If you have not created an account key to use with Gmail, you can also choose Add New and enter the account key details.

  8. Under IMAP, enter the following values:

    • IMAP Server: imap.gmail.com
    • SMTP Port: 993

    These values are listed on the Check Gmail Through Other Email Platforms article on Gmail Help.