The Gmail add-on is a tool that lets you save emails and their attachments to AODocs Document Management libraries.
Note: The Gmail add-on is available only in Document Management libraries. It isn't available in Team Folders or Secured Folders.
The Gmail add-on must be installed on your AODocs domain by your Google Workspace administrator
This article explains how to:
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Grant permissions to see the Gmail add-on in Gmail
You must grant permissions to be able to see the Gmail add-on in your Gmail.
1. Open Gmail.
2. Click the File to AODocs button in the right panel. The File to AODocs panel opens.
3. Click Authorize Access.
4. Choose your Google Account.
5. Click Allow.
You can now define your regional instance.
Define your regional instance and domain
There are two regional instances of the Gmail add-on:
- US
- EU
You must select the same instance as your AODocs instance. Learn more: Find out which AODocs instance you're using.
Note: Both instances of the Gmail add-on have exactly the same features.
1. Open Gmail.
2. Click the File to AODocs button in the right panel. The File to AODocs panel opens.
3. Select the required region.
4. If required, change the AODocs domain.
5. Click Save. A confirmation dialog opens.
6. Close the dialog.
You can now sign in.
Change the regional instance or domain
You can change the regional instance or domain in the Gmail add-on settings.
1. Open Gmail.
2. Click the File to AODocs button in the right panel. The File to AODocs panel opens.
3. Open the More actions menu and select Settings. The instance and domain you previously selected are active.
4. Select the required region or domain.
5. Click Save. A confirmation dialog opens.
6. Close the dialog.
Sign in and grant permissions
When you have selected the regional instance, you can sign in and grant permissions to interact with the Gmail add-on.
1. Click the Sign in button.
2. Click the Sign in with Google button.
3. Select your Google Account.
4. Select the two available checkboxes.
5. Click Continue.
Grant permissions to use the dashboard
When you access the dashboard for the first time, you are requested to grant the following permissions.
Select the available checkbox and click Continue.