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Connecting Zoho Email

title: Connecting Zoho Email
description: Connect your Zoho Mail account using SMTP/IMAP configuration.

Overview

Connect your Zoho Mail account to SalesBlink using SMTP/IMAP configuration.

Prerequisites

Active SalesBlink account

Zoho Mail account with Multi-Factor Authentication enabled

Step 1: Gather Zoho Mail Details

Log in to your Zoho Mail account
Click Settings → Mail Accounts

Enable IMAP Access

Copy and save your IMAP server configuration details

Note: Your server configuration details may vary. Save them for the next steps.

Step 2: Generate App Password

Close the settings panel
Click My Profile → My Account

Navigate to Security → App Passwords

Click Generate New Password

Enter SalesBlink as the app name
Click Generate

Copy the Application Specific Password and save it securely

Important: Store this password securely. You cannot view it again.

Step 3: Connect Zoho Mail to SalesBlink

Click Outreach → Email Senders

Click the Add Sender button
Select Single → Any Provider

Enter the following details:

Field	Value
Sender Name	Your name as displayed to recipients
Sender Username	Your Zoho Mail email address
Sender Email Address	Your Zoho Mail email address
Sender Password	App Password created in Step 2
SMTP Host	Out-Host from IMAP Server Configuration
SMTP Port	Out-Port from IMAP Server Configuration
IMAP Host	In-Host from IMAP Server Configuration
IMAP Port	In-Port from IMAP Server Configuration

Click Next to connect your email

Your Zoho Mail account is now connected and ready to send emails.

Next Steps (Optional)

Complete these optional steps to maximize email deliverability:

Set your email signature

Enable Email Warmup for better deliverability

Enable email sender in Unified Inbox

Set up your custom domain

Check your domain setup

Launch Your Cold Email Sequence

Your Zoho Mail email is ready. Create a sequence using one of these methods:

AI Assisted Sequences

Cold Email Sequences using Templates

Cold Email Sequences from Scratch (Advanced)

Troubleshooting

Common Errors

Connection failed

Ensure Multi-Factor Authentication is enabled in Zoho

Double-check SMTP/IMAP Host and Port from IMAP Server Configuration

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are Zoho Mail sending limits?
A: Check the Email Limits on Zoho Knowledge Base for your plan.

Q: Can I use the same app password for multiple accounts?
A: No. Generate a unique app password for each email account you connect.

Q: What if I lose my app password?
A: Generate a new app password in Zoho Security settings. The old one cannot be recovered.

Updated on: 03/07/2026

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