Auto-Create Google Tasks from Gmail 'To-Do' Emails

Automatically turns new Gmail emails labeled 'To-Do' into actionable Google Tasks, using email subject as title, snippet as notes, and due date 24 hours later.

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Auto-Create Google Tasks from Gmail 'To-Do' Emails

This n8n workflow automates productivity by monitoring your Gmail inbox for emails tagged with the 'To-Do' label and instantly creating corresponding tasks in Google Tasks. Upon detection, it sets the task title to the email subject, adds the email snippet as notes for context, and assigns a due date exactly 24 hours from receipt, ensuring timely follow-ups without manual intervention.

Ideal for busy professionals, teams, and anyone overwhelmed by email volume, this workflow eliminates the need to switch apps or manually copy details, saving hours weekly on task management. It prevents important emails from being overlooked, turning your inbox into a dynamic to-do system seamlessly integrated with Google Workspace.

Customization is straightforward: adjust the label name, tweak due date logic (e.g., add days via expressions), or add filters for unread emails only. Setup requires Gmail and Google Tasks OAuth credentials, making it quick to deploy for personal or shared use cases like sales follow-ups, customer support tickets, or personal reminders.

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Last updated October 17, 2026
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How to import this workflow into n8n

  1. 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
  2. 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
  3. 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
  4. 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.

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