> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.mercury360.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Email Overview

> Learn how email works in Mercury Recruit and what you need to set up before using inbox and sending features.

The **Email** section is designed for hiring communication tied to **candidates** and **jobs**. Before you can view an inbox or send messages, you must connect an email account.

## Open the Email section

<Steps>
  <Step>
    From the left sidebar, click **Emails**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mercury360/qr2js97eRq-NTgcK/images/Email-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=qr2js97eRq-NTgcK&q=85&s=f34bd428a31c518ebee68ab794f760fd" alt="Email 1" width="489" height="567" data-path="images/Email-1.png" />
</Frame>

## If email is not connected

If you haven’t connected an email account yet, you’ll see a setup screen that includes:

* A message indicating email isn’t integrated
* An **Integrate Email** button

<Info>
  Until you connect an email account, no inbox or messages will be available.
</Info>

## What happens after integration

Once your email is connected:

* **Inbox** and **Send emails** become available
* Emails can be filtered by:
  * **Job**
  * **Candidate**
  * **Date**
* You can send emails directly from the **candidate workflow**
* Email history stays organized in one system for easier tracking

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/mercury360/qr2js97eRq-NTgcK/images/Email-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=qr2js97eRq-NTgcK&q=85&s=1b3d04d7c45d0205ffa6ce57819aff76" alt="Email 2" width="683" height="523" data-path="images/Email-2.png" />
</Frame>

## What this page is not for

Do not use the Email section for:

* Personal or unrelated emails
* Internal team chat or discussions
* Storing files manually
* General non-hiring communication

<Warning>
  This section is strictly for hiring communication linked to **candidates** and **jobs**.
</Warning>