<details open=""><summary><strong>⚡ Quick Links</strong></summary><ul><li><a href="#why">Why Connect Gmail?</a></li><li><a href="#steps">Connection Steps</a></li><li><a href="#privacy">Privacy &amp; Security</a></li><li><a href="#troubleshooting">Troubleshooting</a></li></ul></details><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Overview</h2><p>Connecting your Gmail account is the key to unlocking Quick Ping's full potential. Once connected, Quick Ping automatically detects companies you've previously applied to, preventing duplicate applications and giving you a complete view of your job search history.</p><blockquote><p><strong>🎯 Key Benefit:</strong> Never accidentally apply to the same company twice. Quick Ping scans your Gmail for job-related emails and marks companies you've already contacted.</p></blockquote><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Why Connect Gmail?</h2><table><thead><tr><th>Feature</th><th>Without Gmail</th><th>With Gmail Connected</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Application Detection</td><td>Manual only</td><td>Automatic ✅</td></tr><tr><td>Duplicate Prevention</td><td>You must remember</td><td>Automatic alerts ✅</td></tr><tr><td>Application History</td><td>Not available</td><td>Full history ✅</td></tr><tr><td>Company Status</td><td>Must track manually</td><td>Auto-updated ✅</td></tr></tbody></table><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Connection Steps</h2><div data-type="columns"><div data-type="column"><h4>How to Connect</h4><ol><li><p><strong>Open Quick Ping:</strong> Click the Quick Ping icon in your Chrome toolbar</p></li><li><p><strong>Click Connect Gmail:</strong> You'll see a prominent button on the welcome screen</p></li><li><p><strong>Sign in with Google:</strong> Select your Gmail account in the popup</p></li><li><p><strong>Grant Access:</strong> Review permissions and click "Allow"</p></li><li><p><strong>Done!</strong> Quick Ping will start scanning for job-related emails</p></li></ol></div><div data-type="column"><h4>What We Access</h4><table><thead><tr><th>✅ We Read</th><th>❌ We Never Access</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Job confirmations</td><td>Personal emails</td></tr><tr><td>Recruiter messages</td><td>Financial info</td></tr><tr><td>Interview invites</td><td>Medical records</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Privacy &amp; Security</h2><blockquote><p><strong>🔒 Your data is safe.</strong> We use read-only access, process locally, never store email content, and you can disconnect anytime.</p></blockquote><details><summary><strong>What permissions do we request?</strong></summary><p>We request "Gmail Read-Only" access, which means we can only view emails - never send, delete, or modify them. This is the most restricted access level available.</p></details><details><summary><strong>What emails do we scan?</strong></summary><p>We use keyword detection to find job-related emails: "application received," "thank you for applying," "interview invitation," etc. Personal conversations are never accessed.</p></details><details><summary><strong>Can I disconnect my Gmail?</strong></summary><p>Yes! Go to Settings &gt; Gmail and click "Disconnect." You can also revoke access at <a href="https://myaccount.google.com/permissions" target="_blank">myaccount.google.com/permissions</a>.</p></details><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Troubleshooting</h2><details><summary><strong>Connection failed</strong></summary><ul><li>Try signing out and back into Google</li><li>Clear browser cookies and try again</li><li>Disable browser extensions temporarily</li></ul></details><details><summary><strong>Not detecting applications</strong></summary><ul><li>Initial scan takes 1-2 minutes</li><li>Try refreshing the page</li><li>Check that Gmail is connected in Settings</li></ul></details><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Next Steps</h2><ul><li><a href="/en/articles/3814501-running-your-first-network-scan">Run Your First Network Scan</a></li><li><a href="/en/articles/4411834-quick-start-guide">Quick Start Guide</a></li></ul>

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Everything you need to get up and running with Quick Ping in minutes.

Getting Started

Get up and running with Quick Ping in under 5 minutes. This comprehensive guide walks you through installation, Gmail connection, and your first job search.

Quick Start Guide

Step-by-step guide to installing Quick Ping on Chrome, Brave, Edge, and other Chromium browsers.

Installing the Chrome Extension

Learn about the benefits of creating a Quick Ping account and how to sign up. Account creation is optional but unlocks additional features.

Creating Your Account (Optional)

Learn how to track your job applications across LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

Job Tracking

Understand how Quick Ping automatically tracks your job applications and displays status indicators across LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

How Job Tracking Works

Complete list of job platforms and websites supported by Quick Ping.

Supported Platforms

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Understanding Status Badges

Discover detailed company information, recruiter contacts, and insights with the Quick Ping Research Panel.

The Research Panel

Learn how to use Quick Ping's company research features to learn about potential employers.

Company Research

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Traffic Light Status Dots

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The Universal Job Queue

Discover recruiters and hiring managers with AI-powered email analysis.

Network Discovery

Visualize your job search network and application history in the Quick Ping dashboard.

Network Discovery Dashboard

Step-by-step guide to running your first Gmail network scan and discovering your application history.

Running Your First Network Scan

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Email Finder Lookup

Discover contacts at target companies, including recruiters, hiring managers, and potential referrals.

People Scout

Understand how Quick Ping scans your Gmail for job applications and builds your application history.

Gmail Network Scan

Understand how Quick Ping works with your Gmail to detect past applications.

Gmail Integration

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Connecting Your Gmail Account

Overview

Why Connect Gmail?

Connection Steps

How to Connect

What We Access

Privacy & Security

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

Feature	Without Gmail	With Gmail Connected
Application Detection	Manual only	Automatic ✅
Duplicate Prevention	You must remember	Automatic alerts ✅
Application History	Not available	Full history ✅
Company Status	Must track manually	Auto-updated ✅

✅ We Read	❌ We Never Access
Job confirmations	Personal emails
Recruiter messages	Financial info
Interview invites	Medical records