Help Center

Short, practical guides for getting the most out of InboxReader.

Getting started

How to connect Gmail

Connect Gmail or Google Workspace with read-only Google authorization.

How to connect Outlook

Authorize an Outlook.com, Hotmail or Microsoft 365 mailbox with Microsoft OAuth.

Connect AOL, Yahoo, iCloud and other email (IMAP)

Add AOL, Yahoo, iCloud, GMX, Zoho, hosting providers and company mail servers with an app password.

How verification codes are detected

What InboxReader highlights as a code, and what it deliberately ignores.

How reader links work

A reader link is a private URL with optional expiry, code and recipient controls.

How to rotate a reader link

Replace a link’s secret instantly if the URL was exposed.

Microsoft authorization expired

Why a mailbox shows “Authorization expired” and how to fix it.

How API access works

Read messages and the latest verification code from your own scripts.

Security recommendations

Practical steps to keep your mailboxes and links safe.