Google integration guide

Why should I link my Google account with Almendra?

• When you create, edit, or delete scheduled appointments, your Google Calendar will be synced with Almendra.

• Automatic emails will be sent from your Gmail inbox.

• You will be able to manually send personalized meal plans from your Gmail without leaving Almendra.

How can I link my Google account?

To link your Google account, follow these steps:

1. Go to your dashboard

2. Click on “General Settings” (click on the user icon at the far right of the top bar)

3. Click on “Security”

4. Find the “Google” category in the “Linked accounts” section

5. Click on “Link account”

When you click, we will redirect you to Google’s page so you can sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have a Google account, you can also create one on that same screen.

6. You will be shown the permissions Almendra will receive from Google and, if you agree, confirm the authorization.

Google will redirect you back to your dashboard and that’s it! That’s how easy it is to link your Google account with Almendra.

What is this integration used for?

Having an account linked with Google allows you to do the following:

1. Create events in your Google Calendar when you schedule appointments: When you schedule an appointment in Almendra, the event will automatically be created in your calendar. It’s that simple! For more details on how to schedule an appointment, follow this link: How do I schedule an appointment?

2. Update events in your Google Calendar when you edit scheduled appointments: When you edit the date/time of a scheduled appointment in Almendra, the date/time will also be updated in your Google Calendar. For more details on how to edit an appointment, follow this link: How do I edit an appointment?

3. Delete events from your Google Calendar when you delete scheduled appointments: After you delete a scheduled appointment, the event that was created in Google will also be deleted. For more details on how to delete a scheduled appointment, follow this link: How do I cancel a scheduled appointment?

4. Send emails from your Gmail inbox from Almendra: When you send meal plans to your patients from Almendra, or if you have set up automatic mailing (appointment reminders, welcome emails, etc.), the email will be sent from your Gmail inbox, making your emails more personal.

How can I unlink my Google account?

To unlink your account from Almendra, follow these steps:

1. Go to your dashboard

2. Click on “General Settings” (click on the user icon at the far right of the top bar)

3. Click on “Security”

4. Find the “Google” category in the “Linked accounts” section

5. Click on “Unlink account”

When you click, your Google account will be unlinked.

Why do I get an error when linking my Google account?

If you see a message saying your Google account can’t be linked, we recommend following these steps:

1. Go to Apps with access to your account in your Google account (https://myaccount.google.com/permissions).

2. In the “Third-party apps with account access” section, find the Almendra app.

3. Click on the Almendra app

4. Click on the “Remove access” button and confirm the action.

5. Go back to your dashboard in Almendra

6. Link your account again in the Settings > Security section

If you need help or have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at soporte@almendra.io