Send Gmail Emails with Custom Aliases and Attachments via API
This n8n workflow enables you to send emails from your Gmail account using custom aliases and attachments through an API. It overcomes the limitations of the native Gmail node by utilizing a Code node and the Gmail API.
This workflow is designed to send emails from a Gmail account using a specified alias and attachments. It starts with a Webhook trigger that receives email details and attachment URLs. The workflow checks for attachments and processes them if present. It formats the email payload using a Code node, ensuring all required fields are present. The email is then constructed in MIME format, including headers and attachments, and sent via the Gmail API using an HTTP request node. This setup allows for
- Platform
- n8n
- Category
- Communication
- Price
- $4.99
- Creator
- Mia Andersson
- if
- code
- webhook
- splitOut
- httpRequest
How to import this workflow into n8n
- 1Purchase or download the workflow to get the n8n workflow JSON file.
- 2In your n8n instance, open Workflows and choose "Import from File" (or paste the JSON with Ctrl+V on the canvas).
- 3Open each node marked with a credential warning and connect your own accounts and API keys.
- 4Run the workflow once manually to verify the data flow, then toggle it to Active.
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