Ablative Armor Setup Guide

Get started with Ablative Armor’s AI-powered anti-phishing email software in just a few steps! First, learn how to generate an app password for your email provider (Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo). Then, sign up and submit your email address to protect your inbox from phishing threats.

1. Generating an App Password

Ablative Armor requires an app password to securely connect to your email provider without compromising your account. An app password is a unique code that allows third-party apps like Ablative Armor to access your email account. Below are instructions for generating an app password for Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo. Note: You must enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your email account to generate an app password.

Gmail

  1. Sign in to your Google Account at myaccount.google.com.
  2. Go to “Security” > “2-Step Verification” and enable 2FA if not already active.
  3. Return to “Security” and select “App passwords” (under “Signing in to Google”).
  4. Choose “Mail” as the app and “Other” as the device, then enter “Ablative Armor” as the custom name.
  5. Click “Generate” to get a 16-character app password. Copy this password for use in the next section.

Note: Do not share your app password or use your regular Gmail password.

Outlook (Microsoft 365/Outlook.com)

  1. Sign in to your Microsoft Account at account.microsoft.com.
  2. Go to “Security” > “Advanced security options” and enable 2FA if not already active.
  3. Under “App passwords,” click “Create a new app password.”
  4. Copy the generated app password for use in the next section.

Note: If using a work/school account, your administrator may need to enable app passwords.

Yahoo

  1. Sign in to your Yahoo Account at login.yahoo.com.
  2. Go to “Account Info” > “Account Security” and enable 2FA if not already active.
  3. Under “Account Security,” select “Generate app password.”
  4. Choose “Other app” and enter “Ablative Armor” as the app name.
  5. Copy the generated app password for use in the next section.

Note: Yahoo’s app password feature may vary by region; contact Yahoo support if unavailable.

2. Submitting Your Email Address

To enable Ablative Armor to protect your inbox, you need to sign up and submit your email address through our secure platform. Follow these steps:

  1. Sign up for an Ablative Armor account at our signup page or sign in if you’re an existing user.
  2. Navigate to the “Email Settings” section in your user dashboard.
  3. Enter the email address you want to protect (e.g., your Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo address).
  4. Paste the app password you generated in the section above into the designated field.
  5. Verify your email by clicking the confirmation link sent to your inbox.

3. Next Steps

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