Automate Your Gmail Spam Folder Cleanup Monthly
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Effortlessly keep your Gmail inbox clean and organized with this automated workflow. Set it once to monthly clear your spam folder, saving you time and digital clutter.
About This Workflow
Tired of manually sifting through your Gmail spam folder? This n8n workflow automates the process, ensuring your spam is cleared out on a regular basis. It intelligently triggers on the first day of each month, fetches all emails identified as spam using the Gmail API, introduces a brief pause to respect API limits, and then permanently deletes them. This not only frees up valuable Gmail storage space but also contributes to better email hygiene and a more manageable inbox. Save yourself time and mental energy by letting this workflow handle the tedious task of spam management for you.
Key Features
- Scheduled Automation: Automatically runs on the first day of every month.
- Gmail Spam Integration: Leverages the Gmail API to precisely identify and target spam emails.
- Automatic Deletion: Permanently removes spam emails to free up storage and declutter your inbox.
- API Rate Limit Consideration: Includes a short pause to ensure smooth operation and prevent API issues.
How To Use
- Schedule Trigger: Configure the 'Monthly Trigger (1st Day)' node to run on the first day of the month at your desired hour (default is 6 AM).
- Gmail Authentication: Connect your Gmail account via OAuth2 in the 'Fetch SPAM Emails (Gmail)' node. Ensure you authorize the necessary permissions.
- Fetch Spam Emails: The 'Fetch SPAM Emails (Gmail)' node is pre-configured to target emails with the 'SPAM' label. The 'returnAll' parameter ensures all spam emails are retrieved.
- Pause Node: The 'Pause Before Deletion (5s)' node is included to add a small delay, helping to avoid potential Gmail API rate limits.
- Delete Spam Emails: The 'Delete Fetched SPAM Emails' node is configured to delete each message ID received from the previous step. This will permanently remove the spam emails.
- Activate Workflow: Once configured and tested, ensure the workflow is activated to run automatically on its schedule.
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Workflow JSON
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"id": "4734a09c-f50c-4257-94cd-f2ffcdf94224",
"name": "Automate Your Gmail Spam Folder Cleanup Monthly",
"nodes": 9,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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