Getting Started with Kaname
Set up your Kaname account, connect your first mailbox, and start managing your inbox in minutes.
Kaname is a unified inbox command center for founders — it brings your email accounts together, sorts threads automatically by revenue signal, and keeps follow-ups in context so you never miss a deal.
This guide walks you through creating your account, connecting your first mailbox, and completing initial setup.
Step 1: Create your account
Go to kaname.io/register and sign up with your email address. Kaname uses Firebase Authentication — your password is never stored directly by Kaname.
Once registered, you land directly in the app.
Step 2: Connect your first mailbox
Kaname requires at least one connected mailbox before you can use the inbox. Go to Settings → Mailboxes and click Add mailbox.
Choose IMAP / SMTP and enter your server settings. Works with Gmail, Outlook, iCloud, Zoho, Fastmail, and any IMAP-compatible account.
Gmail users: Use
imap.gmail.comwith a Google App Password (required when 2-Step Verification is enabled). See the Gmail connection guide for step-by-step instructions.
After saving, Kaname verifies the connection and begins syncing your threads. The mailbox appears in your sidebar within 1–3 minutes.
Note: Each connected account counts as one mailbox toward your plan limit. You can add additional mailboxes anytime from Settings → Mailboxes.
Step 3: Complete the onboarding checklist
After connecting your first mailbox, the onboarding screen presents a checklist:
- Connect a mailbox
- Set your display name and profile
- Explore the unified inbox
- Add your first product (optional — useful if you use Kaname's CRM features)
You do not need to complete every item before using Kaname, but finishing the checklist ensures the most important settings are in place.
Step 4: Explore the app
Once onboarding is complete you land in the Inbox — your unified thread view. Threads from all connected mailboxes appear here, sorted by Kaname's AI routing.
Key sections of the app:
| Section | What it does |
|---|---|
| Inbox | Unified view of all threads across connected mailboxes |
| CRM → Leads | AI-captured leads and hot prospects from your inbox |
| CRM → Products | Products and deals you are actively selling |
| Follow-ups | Threads flagged for follow-up with due dates |
| Tasks | Standalone to-do items linked to threads |
| Teams | Invite and manage team members |
| Settings | Mailboxes, profile, billing, and preferences |
What to do next
- Add another mailbox if you manage multiple Gmail accounts
- Learn how to use the inbox to understand thread sorting and labels
- Set up your first product to start pipeline tracking
- Configure follow-up reminders to keep deals moving
If you run into any issues during setup, go to Settings → Support to send a message to the Kaname team.