Automated Workflow Error Notifications via Gmail
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Proactively stay on top of workflow issues with this n8n setup. It automatically sends you an email notification via Gmail whenever a workflow encounters an error, providing crucial details for quick resolution.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow snippet is designed to provide immediate alerts for any workflow failures, ensuring you never miss a critical issue. By leveraging the 'On Error' trigger, it captures essential information about the failed execution, including the workflow name, execution URL, the node that caused the error, and the specific error message. This data is then formatted and sent as an email using the Gmail node, allowing for rapid diagnosis and intervention. The setup is straightforward, making it an indispensable tool for maintaining the reliability and performance of your automated processes.
Key Features
- Real-time Error Alerts: Get instant notifications the moment a workflow fails.
- Detailed Error Reporting: Includes workflow name, execution URL, and error specifics.
- Gmail Integration: Seamlessly sends alerts to your preferred inbox.
- Easy Configuration: Simple setup requiring only Gmail credentials and a target email.
How To Use
- Set up Error Workflow: Configure your existing n8n workflows to use this 'On Error' node as their error handler. Refer to the n8n documentation for detailed instructions.
- Add Gmail Credentials: Connect your Gmail account to n8n by adding your Gmail OAuth2 credentials.
- Specify Target Email: In the Gmail node, replace 'SET YOUR EMAIL HERE' with the email address where you want to receive the error notifications.
- Review and Test: Save your workflow and intentionally cause an error in a connected workflow to test the notification system.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "ad3d210f-e4ca-4cb0-af2b-9dadb7ac33a7",
"name": "Automated Workflow Error Notifications via Gmail",
"nodes": 7,
"category": "DevOps",
"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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Specializing in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes automations.
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