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# What to put as IMAP when connecting to MailReach ?

### Why do I need to connect with IMAP?

MailReach needs you to connect with IMAP to generate meaningful conversations, put the replies in threads and hide MailReach emails from your inbox. 

**IMAP is the inbox where the replies land**. 

### Where to find my IMAP information?

To find your IMAP credentials, you need to check with your email provider by looking at their documentation or by chatting with their support.

**If you have no inbox where you receive the replies of your recipients :**

You can create a Google or Office 365 inbox and use it to connect with IMAP. 

1. Create a Gmail / Google Workspace or Office 365 account
2. Adjust the settings of the account to be able to connect it as IMAP to MailReach

[Gmail / Google Workspace settings](/en/article/how-to-connect-a-gmail-google-workspace-account-to-mailreach-with-an-app-password-ulwj00/)
[Office 365 settings](/en/article/how-to-connect-an-office-365-account-to-mailreach-1jya3ru/)