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IMAP

The Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is an Internet standard protocol used by email clients to retrieve email messages from a mail server over a TCP/IP connection. The IMAP connector by IConduct allows to import emails from an IMAP folder.

 

To configure the IMAP connector, follow the instructions below:

  1. In the Admin Navigation tree, select Connections and click New.

Connections Section in the Admin Navigation Tree

  1. On the Connector Selection Page select the IMAP item from the EMails section.

Connector Selection Page

  1. In the IMAP Data Provider work area, fill in the following fields and click Save.

Connection Work Area

Field Description

Connection*

The new connection name. Enter a connection alias here.

Is Active

Toggles connector’s activity at interface execution. Enable the checkbox to activate the connection for execution.

Cloud Agent*

The LAN you are working with. Select "IConduct" for cloud systems and your corporate agent for internal systems.

Implementation Type*

Defines the implementation type. Select from the drop-down list:

  • Default. IConduct scheduler works on the cloud agent set in the Cloud Agent field.
  • Java. IConduct scheduler works by sending requests to a Java agent.

Is Source

This connection entity is available as a data source for Import (writing to Schema). Enable the checkbox to ensure data import.

Is Target

This connection entity is available as a data target that receives data from schema to current data container. Enable the checkbox to ensure data export.

Timeout

The length of time (in milliseconds) the IConduct platform waits for a response from the connection provider before returning a timeout error. Set the time value to stop the system from connection attempts.

Query

The box is intended for entering a query. You can test the defined query by clicking Test Query once the connection is saved.

It’s recommended to test the query after the connection testing.

DateTime Format

Not used in this connector.

Username*

Enter your username for authorization.

Password*

Enter your password for authorization

Server URL*

The IMAP server address, for example, User.Name@mail.com
Port* The port the IMAP server listens on, typically 993.

*- mandatory fields

Once the connection is saved, you can test if it is successful. Click Test Connection on the toolbar. If the created connection works, you will receive a success message. 

Testing the Connection