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How do I authenticate a Gmail account?

Sign in to your Gmail account through the Upload Portal so your emails can be collected.

Authenticating your Gmail account connects it to the Upload Portal so you can search for and import emails. This process does not require a computer and can be completed on a phone.

Step 1: Select Gmail in the Upload Portal

Email provider selection with Gmail highlighted

On the Emails step in the Upload Portal, select Gmail (Google).

Step 2: Choose your Google account

Google account chooser

Choose or confirm the Google account you want to connect.

Step 3: Click Continue

Google permissions screen with Continue button

Click Continue on the Google permissions screen.

Step 4: Click Allow

Google permissions screen with Allow button

Click Allow to grant the Upload Portal access to your email.

Start importing emails

After authenticating, the portal confirms your account is connected and presents two collection methods: search for individual emails or import in bulk.

Email workspace showing Find emails and Bulk import tabs

Continue with How do I complete an email collection? for instructions on searching for and importing your emails.

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