Connecting Zoho Email

Overview

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

Not recommended for cold email: Zoho is not recommended for sending cold emails. Cold emails sent via Zoho will most often land in spam, and since Zoho has a strict no-cold-email policy, they will block your mailboxes and domain. We recommend connecting Zoho only for regular business or transactional email.

Prerequisites

• Zoho Mail account with Multi-Factor Authentication enabled

Step 1: Gather Zoho Mail Details

1. Log in to your Zoho Mail account
2. Click Settings → Mail Accounts

1. Enable IMAP Access

2. 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

1. Close the settings panel
2. Click My Profile → My Account

1. Navigate to Security → App Passwords

1. Click Generate New Password

2. Enter SalesBlink as the app name

3. Click Generate

1. 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

1. Click Outreach → Email Senders

2. Click the Add Sender button

3. Select Single → Any Provider

1. 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

1. 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 Email Sequence

Your Zoho Mail email is ready for regular business and transactional email. For cold email, use a provider better suited for it, such as Google Workspace or Outlook, to avoid spam placement and Zoho blocking your mailbox and domain.

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.