Mail BOY Startup Checklist: Get Set Up in 10 Minutes

Mail BOY Startup Checklist: Get Set Up in 10 Minutes

0. Prep (1 minute)

• Requirements: Email address you want to import, device with internet, optional backup of existing mail.
• Decide: Single account or multiple accounts.

1. Create your Mail BOY account (2 minutes)

• Go to the Mail BOY signup page, enter an email and password, verify by the link sent to your inbox.

2. Add your first mailbox (2 minutes)

• In Settings → Mailboxes → Add mailbox:
  • Choose provider (Gmail, Outlook, IMAP).
  • Enter credentials or app-specific password (for Gmail/Outlook, create an app password if 2FA enabled).
  • Grant required permissions if using OAuth.

3. Import existing mail (2 minutes, runs in background)

• Use Import → Select folders and date range.
• Start import; allow background sync — large archives continue after setup.

4. Configure core preferences (1 minute)

• Signature: Settings → Signature — add name and contact.
• Default reply behavior: Settings → Replies → choose “Reply” or “Reply all” default.
• Notification preferences: push, desktop, or off.

5. Quick organization (2 minutes)

• Create 3 essential folders/labels: Inbox, Action, Archive.
• Create two filters:
  • Filter 1: Move newsletters to Archive.
  • Filter 2: Star messages from your boss/priority contacts.

6. Security & backup (optional, 1–3 minutes)

• Enable two-factor authentication (if available).
• Export a mailbox backup (Settings → Export) or enable automatic backup.

7. Final checks (30 seconds)

• Send a test email to yourself.
• Confirm sync completed for most recent messages.

Notes:

• Total active setup time: ~10 minutes; imports and full sync may take longer.
• If you want, I can customize this checklist for Gmail, Outlook, or a generic IMAP setup.