Lavender in Gmail

Making the Most of Lavender in Gmail

So you've installed Lavender in Chrome, and now you want to ensure you're getting the most out of it in Gmail. Great choice! Here's a quick overview of what you'll learn in this guide:

Connecting Gmail Historical Data: Have you ever wondered why connecting your Gmail historical data to Lavender is important? Well, it's like adding superpowers to your email! It helps Lavender understand your email habits better, so it can assist you more effectively. Plus, it makes sure Lavender doesn't miss any important details from your past emails.

Troubleshooting Lavender: Uh-oh, Lavender isn't showing up in your Gmail? Don't worry; we've got you covered! We'll walk you through some simple steps to troubleshoot the issue and get Lavender back on track quickly. It's like fixing a puzzle - follow the steps, and soon everything will return to normal.

Using Lavender in Other Google Workspace Apps: Did you know Lavender isn't just for Gmail? You can also use it in other Google apps like Google Docs! How awesome is that?

So get ready to take your Gmail game to the next level with Lavender!

How to sync your historical data from Gmail 📊

Log in to your Lavender Dashboard: Visit your Lavender Dashboard and sign in to your account.

Once logged in, click on "Settings".

Within Settings, look for a tab labeled "Integrations." Click on it.

You'll see a button in the Integrations tab that says "Connect to Google." Click on this button.

After clicking the "Connect to Google" button, a pop-up window will appear, asking for permission to access your Gmail data. Click on "Allow" to permit Lavender.

Once you've been given access, please return to your Lavender Dashboard. You'll notice a progress bar indicating the status of your "Historical Analysis."

Be patient; this process can take up to 24 hours to complete.

That's it! You've successfully connected your Gmail historical data to Lavender. 🎉

Troubleshooting Steps

Are you experiencing some issues with Lavender in Gmail? Use these steps to troubleshoot!

Sign out of Lavender and sign back in

Sign out of Lavender via the Dashboard

Sign out of Gmail

Sign back into your Lavender Dashboard

Sign back into Gmail

Clear your browser cache

Browser caches can get bogged down with data, and processes can get stuck!

Sign out of Lavender via the Dashboard

Clear your browser cache

Sign back into your Lavender Dashboard

Restart your computer

Yes, really. 😆

Restarting your computer will often help clear out the cache in other apps, force updates to finish, etc.

Uninstall and reinstall Lavender

Note: When you uninstall and reinstall Lavender, you’ll want to double-check your Integrations and Settings in the Dashboard.

You may need to reconnect your integrations, toggle on Lavender Anywhere, etc.

💡 Still having issues?

If the issue persists, reach out to us at support@lavender.ai

We’ll be happy to help troubleshoot with you!

Information that would be helpful to share when you reach out to Support:

Describe the issue you’re experiencing in as much detail as possible. Where is it popping up - in Gmail? In an integration?

When did you first encounter this issue? (Today, for the past few days, a rough estimate is fine!)

Where do you primarily use Lavender? (In your Gmail inbox? With an integration? etc.)

If you can provide a screenshot or recording of what you’re experiencing, that helps, too! 😃

Using Lavender in Other Google Workspace Apps

Did you know that Lavender isn't just for Gmail? It's also available in other Google apps like Google Docs, offering users a delightful and consistent experience across different platforms. How awesome is it to infuse a soothing touch of Lavender into your document creation process?

Lavender Anywhere is a feature for users on Starter, Pro, and Teams subscriptions.

It allows you to use Lavender features on other websites and platforms that may not directly integrate with Lavender!

It can be helpful with other uses, such as:

LinkedIn for prospecting and sending messages

Google Docs for drafting initial copies of emails and sequences

Marketing newsletters and email campaigns through tools such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, ConvertKit, MailerLite, Customer.io, etc.

Facebook and Instagram ad copy

You can just head here to see the step-by-step guide on how to turn on Lavender Anywhere.

Lavender in Gmail