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New to MailDesk?
This section helps you understand the basics and get up and running quickly.
If you’re using MailDesk for the first time, start with the articles below — they explain how MailDesk works and guide you through your first setup.
Step 1 — Understand MailDesk
Before connecting any mailbox, it’s important to understand:
what MailDesk is designed for
how email syncing behaves
how sending and conversations work
Learn how MailDesk fits into Odoo and how it differs from Chatter or classic webmail clients.
Step 2 — Get up and running
Once you understand the basics, follow the setup guide:
Getting started with MailDesk
This guide walks you through:
opening MailDesk
connecting your first email account
running the initial sync
sending and receiving a test email
You can complete this step in just a few minutes.
What you should do next
After completing the steps above:
1️⃣ Connect one mailbox (Gmail, Outlook, or IMAP)
2️⃣ Verify that:
new emails appear
sending works correctly
3️⃣ Explore the Daily use section to work more efficiently
Where to find specific topics
Not sure where to look?
Connect your email account → setup guides for Gmail, Outlook, and IMAP
Daily use → everyday workflows and tips
Troubleshooting → common issues and fixes
Security & privacy → how MailDesk handles your data
Recommended path
For the best experience, follow this order:
Introduction
Getting started
Connect your email account
Daily use
Troubleshooting (when needed)
Tip:
MailDesk works best when you take it step by step.
Don’t connect all mailboxes at once — verify one setup first.