Email INTEGRATION
SMTP / IMAP
Connect standard email sending and mailbox access protocols to visual marketing workflows.
Use SMTP for outbound email sending and IMAP for mailbox access in Drip Drop workflows that need to work with existing email infrastructure rather than a single proprietary email platform.
Key Features
Protocol-based email connection
Use SMTP for outbound sending and IMAP for mailbox access, based on standard email protocols.
Bring your own email infrastructure
Connect an existing mailbox, hosted email account, or mail server instead of moving every workflow to a single proprietary sender.
Secure setup expectation
Use secure SMTP and IMAP settings where your provider supports them, with OAuth or app-specific configuration when required.
How It Works
Choose the email account or server
Start with the mailbox, SMTP server, or hosted email provider you want Drip Drop workflows to use.
Add the provider’s connection details
Use the provider’s SMTP and, when needed, IMAP settings. Setup may include OAuth, app passwords, ports, TLS settings, or provider-specific admin controls.
Build the workflow visually
Use Drip Drop’s visual builder to place email steps inside a campaign flow while the connected provider handles the underlying email account or server access.
Use Cases
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Use an existing business mailbox for campaign steps: Useful for small teams that want automation without moving away from their current email account.
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Connect client-managed email infrastructure: Useful for agencies or developers who need to support different customer mail servers without rebuilding workflow logic for each provider.
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Keep provider flexibility: Useful when a team wants visual automation but does not want the sending layer locked to a single email vendor.
Use SMTP and IMAP to bring existing email infrastructure into Drip Drop workflows. SMTP handles outbound message sending, while IMAP lets a connected mailbox expose message state and incoming mail where supported by the provider.
This is useful when your team already has a mailbox, mail server, or hosted email account it wants to keep using. Build the campaign flow visually in Drip Drop, connect the email account that fits your stack, and avoid rebuilding simple email automation around custom glue code.
Setup requirements vary by provider. Gmail, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Exchange Online may require OAuth, app-specific settings, or admin configuration. Treat secure connections and modern authentication as the expected path rather than assuming password-only SMTP or IMAP access will work everywhere.
Features That Work With SMTP / IMAP
Why connect it with Drip Drop?
Drip Drop never resells your messaging. You bring your own provider account, keep your own sending reputation and pricing, and Drip Drop handles the automation, contacts, templates, and flows on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SMTP and IMAP?
SMTP is used to send or transfer email. IMAP is used by clients to access and manage messages stored on a mail server.
Do Gmail and Microsoft 365 work the same way as a basic SMTP server?
Not necessarily. Gmail and Microsoft document OAuth-based access for IMAP and SMTP, and admin settings can affect whether access is allowed.
Does SMTP / IMAP guarantee deliverability?
No. SMTP controls how mail is submitted through the chosen account or server; deliverability still depends on sender reputation, authentication records, provider rules, and sending practices.
Ready to connect your stack?
Drip Drop is a visual email workflow builder for teams that want to bring their own email infrastructure. Connect standard email protocols where your provider supports them and build marketing workflows without custom glue code. Get started →
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SMTP / IMAP
Configure SMTP sending and optional IMAP reply handling for mailboxes without a dedicated Drip Drop integration.
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