Google OAuth
Sign in via Google's secure authorization page. Patriot Mail never sees your Google password - only a limited access token is issued.
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Sign In with Gmail
Patriot Mail supports two ways to connect a Gmail account: Google OAuth (recommended) and App Password. This guide covers both options and common troubleshooting steps.
Option 1 - Recommended
Sign in with Google OAuth
OAuth lets Google authorize Patriot Mail directly. No password is shared and access can be revoked from your Google Account at any time.
1
Open Add Account
Go to Settings, then Accounts, then Add New Account and choose Gmail.
2
Authorize on Google
You will be sent to Google's sign-in page. Sign in and approve the permission request for Patriot Mail.
3
Return to Patriot Mail
Google redirects back to Patriot Mail and your inbox starts loading automatically.
Option 2 - Alternative
Connect using a Google App Password
Google App Passwords let you create a separate password for third-party apps that connect via IMAP. Your main Google password stays unchanged and the app password can be revoked independently.
1
Enable two-step verification
Google requires two-step verification before App Passwords are available. Enable it in your Google Account security settings if you have not already.
2
Generate an App Password
Visit Google Account App Passwords, choose "Mail" and your device type, then click Generate. Copy the 16-character password shown.
3
Add Account with App Password
In Patriot Mail, go to Add New Account, choose Gmail or Other, enter your Gmail address as the username, and paste the App Password in the password field. Do not use spaces.
Troubleshooting
What to check if sign-in is not working
OAuth failed
Try the flow again from the start
OAuth sign-in must be completed in one continuous flow. Go back to Add Account and start a fresh attempt if the first one failed or timed out.
IMAP access disabled
Enable IMAP in Gmail settings
Gmail disables IMAP access by default on some accounts. In Gmail, open Settings, then See all settings, go to Forwarding and POP/IMAP, and confirm IMAP access is enabled.
App Password rejected
Check two-step verification is active
App Passwords require two-step verification on your Google Account. If it was disabled since you generated the password, re-enable it and create a new App Password.
Still stuck?
Contact support
Email support@patriotmail.ai and include the error message, your device type, and whether you are using OAuth or App Password.
Managing access
How to remove Patriot Mail from Google
1
Open Google Account connections
Sign in to your Google Account and visit myaccount.google.com/connections.
2
For OAuth
Find Patriot Mail in the list and click Delete all connections. The access token is revoked immediately.
3
For App Password
Go to Google App Passwords, find the password created for Patriot Mail, and click the delete icon. The password stops working immediately.
Related guides
Other resources
IMAP Configuration Guide
Gmail server settings, ports, and App Password notes for manual IMAP setup.
Open IMAP GuideSupport
Contact the support team for account setup issues or connection problems.
Open Support