Email source

How to receive email attachments over IMAP: provider, folder, message filter, attachment mask and app password.

What this page does

An email source connects to a mailbox over IMAP and takes an attachment from a message. It is useful when suppliers send price lists by email.

Email source — Eofferix
Eofferix interface screenshot: Email source

How to use it

  1. Choose Email / IMAP module.
  2. Set provider or IMAP host, email and app password.
  3. Choose mailbox folder and message filter if needed.
  4. Configure attachment mask to select the right file.
  5. Check access and receive the latest matching attachment.

Expected result

  • Eofferix stores the attachment as the source working file.
  • The source can refresh manually or by schedule.
  • Filters prevent old or irrelevant messages from being used.

Common issues

  • Gmail, Outlook and iCloud often require app passwords.
  • IMAP must be enabled in the mailbox.
  • A wide attachment mask may select the wrong file.