⚠️ Important: If you are using a Google Email address then you must read this section. Otherwise, you will not be able to use the email facilities within Meeting Schedule Assistant.

Google requires applications to send email using an authorization method called OAuth2, which allows Meeting Schedule Assistant to send messages securely on your behalf. Please follow these steps:

Step 1

Locate the Connect to Google check box and set it. Now the Authorise button will become active.

Screenshot showing the Connect to Google checkbox selected and the Authorise button enabled.

Figure 81: Step 1: Connect to Google.

Step 2

Now press the Authorise button to begin the process:

Step 2

Figure 82: Step 2: Authorise.

Step 3

You should now see this Choose an account page in your web browser. Select the account that you want to use for sending the monthly data emails.

Step 3

Figure 83: Step 3: Choose an account.

Step 4

This is the consent screen being verified by Google at the moment. Click on Continue:

Step 4

Figure 84: Step 4: Consent to agreement.

Step 5

You should see this message in the browser now. Follow the instruction and close the window.

Step 5

Figure 85: Step 5: Close browser.

Step 6

You should now see this confirmation message. Click OK:

Popup message in Meeting Schedule Assistant confirming successful authorization with the text “You are now authorized and can send emails.”

Figure 86: Step 6: Confirmation popup.

Step 7

ℹ️ You will now see that the button has changed to Revoke. Click this button if you ever want to remove the connection with Google.

For now, type in your name and gmail email address:

Step 7

Figure 87: Step 7: Provide your name and email address.

Step 8

Finally, click Test Account Settings to send yourself a test email message.

Step 8

Figure 88: Step 8: Test account settings.

Once the authorization process is complete, you can begin using the email features within Meeting Schedule Assistant.

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