Paperless-ngx GMail support?
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HeIsChill · 2023-12-10 05:24

Hey there,

Ive finally set up paperless ngx on my homeserver and would like to
make it check my Googlemail account periodically, downloading emails
and PDF attachements automatically.

I cannot find a guide online and cant get it to work. Seems like
Google disabled IMAP by now, unless you use the "sign in with google"
option.. (?)
Can any of you give me more info regarding this topic? Is it possible
- if yes - how??

Your help would be very much appreciated! :)
Thanks!

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jaca_76 · 2023-12-10 06:13

Look for generate app password in Google

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matz0r81 · 2023-12-10 18:51

Yep that's the correct way. Also I had to restart paperless after
making the settings, it did not work otherwise although my son's were
correct. Drove me crazy

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Muffin_plop · 2023-12-15 20:39

Because I haven't found a clear explanation anywhere (yet) on the the
"Edit mail account" screen I can name it whatever I want.

Username is your email without the "@gmail.com".

IMAP Server is "imap.google.com"

Password your normal password to login to Gmail.

IMAP Port is 443.

Password is token is unchecked.

IMAP Security is STARTTLS.

Character Set is UTF-8.

Where would I enter the App password then?