Connecting your Gmail account allows le Chat to access your emails directly, enabling features like searching your inbox, summarizing threads, and drafting replies based on your requests. This connection enhances le Chat's ability to act as your personal assistant for email-related tasks.
Follow these steps to securely connect your Gmail account:
Steps to Connect Your Gmail Account
1. Navigate to the Connections page
Within le Chat interface, if not already open, click on the toggle panel button (1) then click on Connections (2).
Click on Connections
2. Click on the Gmail Connection card
On the My Connections tab, locate the Gmail card which shows your current connection status. Click anywhere on the Gmail card.
Click the connected Gmail card on the My Connections page
3. Click on the Connect button
A popup window specific to your Gmail connection will appear. Find and click the Connect button within this popup.
Click the Connect button in the Gmail popup
🔑 Your privacy is important. Clicking the Privacy button provides details on how your data is managed when using Connections. We prioritize secure handling and transparency.
4. Complete Google's connection process
You will be redirected to Google's secure authentication flow.
Google will ask you to choose the account you want to connect and explicitly request your permission for specific actions (e.g., read emails, send emails).
Review these permissions carefully and click Allow to grant access.
🔑 This process uses OAuth 2.0, the standard secure protocol for authorization. You never share your Google password with our platform.
5. You're connected!
After successfully authorizing the connection via Google, you will automatically return to the Connections page within le Chat.
The Gmail card will now display a green dot (🟢) and the status Connected, confirming that the setup was successful.
The Gmail card now shows Connected status with a green indicator
Your Gmail account is now connected! You can start using it with le Chat by selecting it as a Tool in your chat sessions.
🔎 Even after having accepted the Connection, you remain in control of your data. If you wish, discover how to deactivate your Gmail Connection.