IMAP

IMAP is used to pull verification codes that are sent to your email for sites like BestBuy in order to speedup checkout process on sites like BestBuy.

Setup

  • Follow the guide for whichever mail hosting provider you are using.

Gmail

Enable IMAP

  1. Click Settings -> See all settings

  2. Click on POP/IMAP

  3. Scroll down to IMAP Access

  4. Enable IMAP

  5. Click Save Changes

Enable 2FA

  1. Follow the instructions to enroll in 2FA

Create App Password

  1. Add a custom app name like "Refract" and click create. This this the password you are to use in Refract's IMAP setting.

Yahoo

  1. Scroll down to Other ways to sign in

  2. Click on Generate app password and generate a new app password (Note: Keep this saved somewhere and don’t share it as it will allow us to access your emails through IMAP. If compromised, please delete and create a new IMAP Login in Refract)

  3. Use your newly generated App Password to add a new Yahoo account on Refract’s IMAP tab.

AOL

  1. Scroll down to Other ways to sign in

  2. Click on Generate app password and generate a new app password (Note: Keep this saved somewhere and don’t share it as it will allow us to access your emails through IMAP. If compromised, please delete and create a new IMAP Login in Refract)

  3. Use your newly generated App Password to add a new Yahoo account on Refract’s IMAP tab.

FAQ

Why is my IMAP not submitting the codes?

  • If the bot is not submitting the codes, there may be several reasons:

    • The code never was sent in the first place. Sites like BestBuy are notorious for making tasks wait for a code that never comes.

  • If the code was sent, make sure it appears in the Inbox section of your email. If it is in a folder elsewhere, Refract may not be able to get it.

Gmail IMAP Setup Video Guide

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