When connecting a Gmail account to Authority → Campaigns, Google may block the connection and display the message:
“This app is blocked. This app tried to access sensitive info in your Google Account.”
This message comes directly from Google’s security system, not from Search Atlas.
🧱 Navigation Path
🧱 Navigation Path
Search Atlas → Authority → Campaigns → Manage connected emails
→ + Add new email
🔐 Why Google Blocks This Connection
🔐 Why Google Blocks This Connection
Google blocks direct OAuth connections when:
An app requests sensitive Gmail permissions
The app is not approved for direct OAuth access
Advanced or restricted security rules are enabled
This is a Google security requirement, not a platform error.
✅ Supported Way to Connect Gmail
✅ Supported Way to Connect Gmail
The only supported way to connect Gmail to Campaigns is via SMTP/IMAP using an App Password.
⚙️ How to Connect Gmail Using SMTP/IMAP
⚙️ How to Connect Gmail Using SMTP/IMAP
Step 1 — Prepare your Google account
Go to myaccount.google.com
Open Security
Enable 2-Step Verification
Step 2 — Create an App Password
Go to Google App Passwords
Create a new App Password
Name it Search Atlas
Save the generated password
Step 3 — Connect in Search Atlas
Go to Authority → Campaigns
Click Manage connected emails
Click + Add new email
Select Configure SMTP/IMAP
Enter:
Your Gmail address
The App Password
Leave server fields as default
Click Connect
❓ FAQs
❓ FAQs
❓ Can I connect Gmail without enabling 2-Step Verification?
No. Google requires 2-Step Verification to create App Passwords.
❓ Is there another method besides SMTP/IMAP?
No. SMTP/IMAP with App Passwords is the only supported method.
❓ Is this a Search Atlas limitation?
No. This is enforced by Google’s security policies.
Once connected, your Gmail account can be used safely for Campaign outreach without OAuth restrictions.