How to generate client id and client secret zoho mail
To generate a Client ID and Client Secret for Zoho Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Prerequisites:
- You have a Zoho Mail account.
- You have a Zoho Developer account (if you don't have one, create one).
Step 1: Create a Zoho Developer Account
If you don't have a Zoho Developer account, create one by following these steps:
- Go to the Zoho Developer website (https://www.zohodeveloper.com).
- Click on "Sign Up" and fill in the required details.
- Verify your email address by clicking on the verification link sent to your email.
Step 2: Create a New App
- Log in to your Zoho Developer account.
- Click on "Create App" and select "OAuth 2.0" as the authentication type.
- Fill in the required details:
- App Name: Give your app a name (e.g., "My Zoho Mail App").
- Redirect URI: Enter the URL where you want to redirect the user after authorization (e.g.,
http://localhost:8080/callback
). - Scopes: Select the permissions your app requires (e.g.,
Mail.Read
,Mail.Write
, etc.).
- Click "Create App" to create the app.
Step 3: Generate Client ID and Client Secret
- Go to the "App Settings" page for your newly created app.
- Scroll down to the "OAuth 2.0" section.
- Click on the "Generate Client ID" button.
- Copy the generated Client ID and Client Secret. These will be used to authenticate your app with Zoho Mail.
Example:
Here's an example of what the Client ID and Client Secret might look like:
- Client ID:
1234567890abcdef
- Client Secret:
your_client_secret_here
Important:
- Keep your Client Secret secure and do not share it with anyone.
- Use the Client ID and Client Secret only for authenticating your app with Zoho Mail.
That's it! You now have a Client ID and Client Secret for Zoho Mail. You can use these to authenticate your app and access Zoho Mail APIs.