Before setting up your email for botting, it’s important to understand IMAP and App Passwords, and why both are required.
What Is IMAP?
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is a standard email protocol that allows applications to access and manage emails directly from a mail server.
With IMAP, you can:
View and sync emails across multiple devices
Keep emails stored on the server instead of downloading them locally
Manage folders, read/unread status, and message organization
IMAP is supported by most major email providers, including Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and others but for Divine ACO we will only be accepting GMAIL and Yahoo entries.
Why IMAP Is Required for Botting
When botting (such as account creation, raffle entries, or monitoring inboxes), your bot needs email access to:
Read verification codes and confirmation links
Detect new incoming emails automatically
Complete email verification without manual input
IMAP allows bots to securely monitor and interact with your inbox in real time without having to contact you for every code..
What Is an App Password?
An App Password is a unique password generated by your email provider specifically for third-party apps or bots.
App Passwords:
Allow access to your email via IMAP or SMTP
Bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) for that specific app
Keep your main email password private and secure
Instead of using your normal login credentials, the bot authenticates using this separate password.
Why App Passwords Are Important
Prevents exposing your main email password
Maintains account security while using bot
Required by most providers when 2FA is enabled
Using an App Password is the safest and most reliable way to connect your email to a bot.
Understanding IMAP and App Passwords is essential for a smooth and secure bot setup.
Gmail App Password Guide
Create an App Password (Google/Gmail)
Open Google Chrome and sign in to your Gmail account.
Access Google Account settings:
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select Manage Your Google Account.
Go to the Security & Sign-In section.
Scroll down to 2-Step Verification and turn it On (this step is required to enable App Passwords).
Search for App Passwords and re-enter your Gmail password if prompted.If you do not see it please click HERE
Give the App Password a name and select create
Copy the generated 16 letter APP Password and save it somewhere safe.
This guide walks you through generating an App Password for your Yahoo email. App Passwords are required when using third-party apps or bots that access your email via IMAP.
Enter the 16-digit app password you copied and put it into the IMAP password field. DO NOT PUT YOUR EMAIL PASSWORD IN THE IMAP PASSWORD BOX
Step 3: Confirming Information
Click Submit and wait for results to be DM by Divine Aco Helper
If done correctly you will receive a dm that shows ✅CONNECTED:
When you input the wrong information you will receive an error prompt in divine dm
Ensure that when you enter your app password, you type it exactly as it appears, including any spaces.
Format: xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx
FOR BOTTERS AND MEMBERS WHO USE MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS
Using a Master Email with Forwarding (Optional)
To streamline your IMAP setup, you can use a master email that receives forwarded messages from all your other accounts. This allows Stellar to pull verification codes from one central inbox instead of multiple sessions.
Why Use a Master Email?
All verification emails are collected in one inbox
Faster setup and easier management
How to Set Up Email Forwarding
Choose the email account you want to forward from, then follow the steps below.
Gmail Forwarding Setup
Log in to the Gmail account you want to forward
Go to Settings → Forwarding and POP/IMAP
Click Add a forwarding address
Enter your master email address : your main email you want to use to receive mail as click NEXT
Verify security code
Click Proceed
Click OK to confirm adding the forwarding address and open the inbox of the forwarding email address.
Click the confirmation link in the email to automatically forward mail to your email
After getting redirected, click confirm.
Select forward copy of incoming mail and choose the forwarding email address from the dropdown arrow
Go to Settings → Mail → Forwarding→Enable forwarding
Input the email address where you want your emails to go and select keep a copy of your forwarded messages if you want a backup copy sent if you have the storage space.
GMAIL APP PASSWORD YOUTUBE VIDEO
https://help.refractbot.com/misc./imap#enable-imap
