Last updated: May 12, 2026
This guide will help you obtain a QQ Mail authorization code so that QClaw can connect to your QQ email account.
Prerequisites
QClaw is installed on your computer
You have a QQ Mail account
Your QQ account must have a phone number bound (required to enable the service)
Step-by-Step Guide
1 Sign in to QQ Mail
2 Go to Security Settings
On the PC web version, click your avatar in the top-right corner. Navigate to Settings → Account & Security → Security Settings. Scroll down to find the POP3/IMAP/SMTP/Exchange/CardDAV service section.
Note: You must bind a phone number to your QQ account before you can enable this service. If you see a prompt to bind your phone first, follow the instructions to complete it.
3 Enable the Service
Click the Start Service button. A verification prompt will appear — complete the SMS verification by following the on-screen instructions.
4 Get Your Authorization Code
After successful verification, the system will generate a 16-character authorization code. You can optionally note the purpose as “QClaw” in the label field. Copy this code.
Important: Keep this authorization code safe. For security, do not share it with others. If you lose it, you can create a new one.
5 Connect to QClaw
Open QClaw and navigate to Connectors → Email. Select QQ Mail as your email provider. Enter your QQ email address and paste the authorization code, then click Connect.
Troubleshooting
Can’t enable the service? — Make sure your QQ account has a phone number bound.
Authorization code not working? — Generate a new code by going back to Security Settings and clicking Enable Service again.
Connection failed? — Double-check the 16-character code was copied without extra spaces.