Knowledge Capture

This section includes evolving Q&A articles captured from real questions.

How do I import a PDF?

03/25/2026Marybeth Alexander
Learn how to import PDFs into your knowledge base using links, embeds, or redirects. Save time by sharing existing PDFs without converting to HTML.

Why does my SMTP OAuth2 authorization succeed but test emails still fail?

03/19/2026Chad Timblin
Environment / Context Applies to any KnowledgeOwl account using SMTP with OAuth2 (Microsoft/Azure). The Authorize button completes successfully, but test emails fail with the error: "Email sending failed: Authentication successful." Resolu...

Why does clicking "Authorize" on my SMTP OAuth2 connector return an immediate error?

03/19/2026Chad Timblin
Environment / Context Applies to any KnowledgeOwl account using SMTP with OAuth2 (Microsoft/Azure). The Authorize button returns an immediate error rather than completing the authorization flow. Resolution The Azure app registration sec...

Set up SAML SSO for authors

03/18/2026Marybeth Alexander
Set up SAML SSO authentication for your KnowledgeOwl authors. Learn how to enable login requirements, configure settings, and verify author access step-by-step.