Every email, calendar, and contact operation requires auth. nylas auth login manages that layer.

The nylas auth login command connects your email account to the CLI via OAuth. It opens a browser window, walks you through the provider's consent flow, and stores the grant locally.

Syntax

nylas auth login

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Examples

Connect Gmail or Outlook:

nylas auth login # Opens browser for OAuth; follow prompts to connect

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How It Works

The CLI stores credentials securely in your system keychain (macOS Keychain, Linux Secret Service, or Windows Credential Manager). Tokens are refreshed automatically — you authenticate once and commands just work.

When to Use This

Reach for nylas auth login during initial setup, in CI/CD pipelines, or when managing multiple connected accounts.…