Updated Oct 21, 2011

Security for Auto Import

Opt In

Auto Import is always opt in. You can use TripIt without ever connecting your email account. And if you decide to stop using Auto Import, just turn it off.

Auto Import works using secure standards

When you setup your Gmail or Google Apps account, TripIt never asks for or stores your password. TripIt uses OAuth (http://oauth.net)to authorize access to travel emails from your Gmail or Google Apps inbox, without ever needing your login credentials. You can revoke OAuth access at any time, either from your TripIt account, or directly from Google.

Secure HTTPS for import

TripIt uses https (secure communication) to scan the headers of your inbox to look for travel plans. If TripIt finds a travel plan, it will parse the contents of the email for trip related information. If you have an existing trip with overlapping dates, TripIt will add the plan to your trip. If the plan is new, TripIt will create a new trip. All communication between your email account and TripIt is always secure. 

 Additional Auto Import Help:

• How to get started with auto import.
• How to stop auto import.
• Auto import posting trips for all travelers in my in-box.
• Auto import posting local / home city events.
• Auto import appears not to be working.