What are Email Accounts?
Email accounts in SmartLead are the sender accounts used to deliver your campaigns. SmartLead supports:- SMTP Accounts: Custom email servers
- Gmail Accounts: OAuth-connected Gmail
- Outlook Accounts: OAuth-connected Microsoft 365
Account Rotation
SmartLead automatically rotates between multiple accounts to:- Distribute Load: Spread emails across accounts
- Improve Deliverability: Avoid ESP sending limits
- Build Reputation: Warm up multiple accounts simultaneously
- Increase Volume: Send more emails per day
Email Warmup
What is Warmup?
Warmup gradually increases your sending volume to build sender reputation with email providers.Why Warmup?
- New Accounts: Build credibility
- Better Deliverability: Land in inbox, not spam
- Higher Limits: Increase daily sending capacity
- Account Health: Maintain good reputation
Warmup Settings
Warmup Schedule Example
Account Types
SMTP Account
Custom email server with SMTP/IMAP configuration. Required:- SMTP host and port
- IMAP host and port
- Username and password
Gmail Account
OAuth-connected Google Workspace or Gmail. Required:- OAuth tokens (via Google Sign-In)
Outlook Account
OAuth-connected Microsoft 365 or Outlook.com. Required:- OAuth tokens (via Microsoft Sign-In)
Daily Sending Limits
Recommended limits per account type:Best Practices
Use Multiple Accounts
Use Multiple Accounts
Rotate 5-10 accounts for better deliverability and higher volume
Always Warm Up
Always Warm Up
Never skip warmup for new accounts - it’s critical for deliverability
Custom Tracking Domains
Custom Tracking Domains
Use custom domains for tracking links to improve trust
Monitor Health
Monitor Health
Check warmup reputation regularly - pause if it drops below 80%