Connect Calm Your Inbox to Gmail

Setup time: 4 minutes

Calm Your Inbox uses an app password to securely access Gmail.


This password is generated by Google and is separate from your main account password.

Step 1: Turn on 2-Step Verification

💡 If you already have 2-Step Verification enabled, you can skip this step.

To create an app password, you first need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account.

  1. Open your Google Account’s 2-Step Verification settings.
  2. Click Turn on 2-Step Verification and follow the steps to enable it.

    Once that’s enabled, continue to Step 2 to create an app password.

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Step 2: Create an app password

  1. Open your Google Account’s app passwords page.
  2. Under App name enter a memorable name such as Calm Your Inbox to distinguish it from other app passwords.
  3. Click Create.

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Google will generate a 16‑character app password.

⚠️ Copy this password immediately — you won’t be able to see it again.

Store it in a password manager to keep it safe and accessible.

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Step 3: Connect to Calm Your Inbox

Return to Calm Your Inbox and:

  • Enter your Gmail email address
  • Paste the app password you just generated

🎉 That’s it — you’re connected!

Revoking access

🚫 You can disable the app password at any time by returning to the app passwords page and clicking the icon.

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Still need help?

Email us at hello@calmyourinbox.com, or schedule a quick onboarding call.