Automate Your Inbox: Read IMAP Emails with n8n
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Effortlessly integrate your email inbox into your automated workflows. The IMAP Email node allows n8n to connect to any IMAP server, enabling you to automatically read and process emails without manual intervention, saving valuable time and reducing errors.
About This Workflow
Unlock the power of automated email processing with the n8n IMAP Email node. This essential component allows your workflows to seamlessly connect to any standard IMAP server, empowering you to programmatically read, retrieve, and act upon incoming emails. Whether you need to monitor specific inboxes for new messages, extract data from email bodies, or download attachments, this node forms the foundation of robust email-driven automations. By integrating your email communication directly into your n8n workflows, you can eliminate tedious manual checks, accelerate response times, and build intelligent systems that react instantly to critical email events, enhancing efficiency across your operations.
Key Features
- Secure IMAP Connectivity: Connect to any standard IMAP email server using securely stored credentials.
- Automated Email Retrieval: Automatically fetch emails based on your workflow's schedule or triggers.
- Foundation for Email Workflows: Serve as the starting point for complex automations involving email content.
- Credential Management: Safely store and manage your IMAP server credentials within n8n's secure environment.
How To Use
- Add the IMAP Email Node: In your n8n workflow editor, add the "IMAP Email" node (found under "Email & SMS").
- Configure Credentials: Click "New Credential" for the 'IMAP' field. Provide your IMAP server hostname, port, username, and password.
- Specify Mailbox and Filters (Optional): In the node's parameters, you can specify which mailbox (e.g., 'INBOX') to monitor and apply filters to retrieve specific emails (e.g., unread, from specific senders, with certain subjects).
- Connect Subsequent Nodes: Connect the IMAP Email node to other nodes (e.g., "Split In Batches", "IF", "HTTP Request", "Google Sheets") to process the retrieved email data as needed.
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Workflow JSON
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"name": "Automate Your Inbox: Read IMAP Emails with n8n",
"nodes": 8,
"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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