Connecting your email inbox to GetSales unlocks the full power of email automation. Once connected, you can:
Send automated email sequences
Rotate multiple mailboxes
Set daily sending limits
Track performance (with a tracking domain)
Distribute leads safely across inboxes
This article provides a general overview of email connection options and related best practices. For detailed Gmail or Outlook instructions, please refer to their dedicated guides.
Email Connection Options
GetSales supports three connection types:
Gmail (Google Workspace / OAuth)
Outlook (Microsoft 365)
Custom SMTP (any other provider)
Gmail Connection
We recommend connecting Gmail via Google Workspace OAuth (GetSales custom application) for better deliverability and security.
For step-by-step instructions, please see:
Outlook Connection
Outlook (Microsoft 365) requires enabling Authenticated SMTP before connecting.
For full setup instructions, please see:
Custom SMTP Connection
If you are using a mailbox provider other than Gmail or Outlook, you can connect it via Custom SMTP.
We support nearly all email providers.
Step-by-Step: Connect a Custom SMTP Mailbox
Step 1 β Go to Sender Profiles
Open Sender Profiles
Navigate to the Email tab
Click +Add new
Select Custom SMTP
Step 2 β Enter Login Credentials
Enter:
Your full email address
Your mailbox password
Click Continue.
Step 3 β Automatic Provider Detection
GetSales maintains a database of 100+ email providers.
For most providers, we automatically fill:
SMTP server
SMTP port
IMAP server
IMAP port
If your provider is supported, the connection will complete automatically.
Step 4 β Manual SMTP & IMAP Setup (If Required)
If your provider is not in our database, you will be prompted to enter:
SMTP Host
SMTP Port
IMAP Host
IMAP Port
You can obtain these settings from your email providerβs documentation or support team.
Once entered correctly, your mailbox will connect successfully.
Mailbox Limit per Sender Profile
You can connect up to 20 email addresses to one Sender Profile.
This allows you to:
Scale outreach safely
Distribute sending volume
Protect domain reputation
Rotate mailboxes automatically
If you need more than 20 mailboxes, create an additional Sender Profile.
Mailbox Settings & Configuration
After connecting your inbox, configure the following settings:
Daily Sending Limit: Set how many emails this mailbox can send per day.
Delay Between Emails: Add delays to maintain natural sending behavior.
Sender Name: Customize the name recipients see.
BCC Address: Add a BCC email (e.g., HubSpot or another CRM) to log outgoing emails automatically.
Email Signature: Add your signature in mailbox settings.
Important: When building automations, insert the Sender Profile Signature variable into the email body. Otherwise, your signature will not be included in sent emails.
Custom Tracking Domain (Recommended)
A Custom Tracking Domain enables:
Email open tracking
Link click tracking
Unsubscribe links
It is required if you want to use:
{{ sender_unsubscribe_link }}You can configure the tracking domain inside mailbox settings.
For full setup instructions, see:
Multiple Mailboxes Rotation
When multiple mailboxes are connected (up to 20 per Sender Profile), GetSales distributes email tasks evenly between them.
Example:
40 leads
4 connected mailboxes
Each mailbox sends emails to 10 leads.
This protects sending reputation and ensures balanced load distribution.
If there was previous communication with a contact, the used mailbox will be selected.
Best Practice: Use Secondary Domains for Outreach
We recommend:
Keeping your main domain for support and internal communication
Using similar secondary domains for cold outreach
Example:
Main domain:
company.comOutreach domains:
company.io,company.co,trycompany.com
If complaints or blocks occur, this protects your primary domain from reputation damage.
Test Before Launching Email Outreach
Before sending to a large list:
Add yourself as a test lead
Run the automation
Verify:
Subject line
Personalization variables
Signature rendering
Tracking links
Unsubscribe link (if enabled)
Always test before launching large campaigns.
Final Checklist
Mailbox successfully connected (SMTP / OAuth)
Sending limits configured
Signature variable added
Tracking domain configured (recommended)
Test email delivered successfully
If you experience connection issues or need help configuring SMTP settings, contact our support team β weβre happy to assist.
