[olouv]

Asking to get read/write access on my GMail box right away is a non-starter for me. I get that it may help you auto-populate my database, but you really should avoid asking it without any proper popup explaining why you must have this authorization.

Ideally you should use a two-step authorization phase, basic-info only for login/registration, then once the user gets to see the interface, have a button to extend permissions to read GMail.

[vfbod]

Thanks, that's great feedback. Google also just released a Gmail API with more fine grained scopes that we are looking at.

[icebraining]

What about explaining to people how to set a filter that forwards their Amazon receipts to one of your addresses? Then you don't need to ask for any access, and it potentially works for most email services.

[vfbod]

Thanks! Sure, I guess that's a good solution for people who know how to do it and are willing to spend the time.

[harrisonpowers]

If you go this route, which will bring you more customers, you should provide instructions for the major email providers.

[vfbod]

sure, that makes sense. thanks