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Overview:

The Send Email block facilitates sending emails or creating draft emails directly from your Google Mail (Gmail) account. This functionality is especially useful for managing email-based workflows, ensuring that no important communications slip through the cracks.
To run this block, authenticate your Google account with Keyflow by visiting your credentials page and connecting your Gmail with “Read Edit & Send Emails.”

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Inputs & Outputs

I/OFeatureTypeSimple Explanation
inputrecipient_emailstringThe email address of the recipient you wish to send a message to.
inputemail_bodystringThe content of the email message you want to send.
inputemail_subjectstringThe subject line of the email being sent.
inputmessage_idstringAn identifier for an existing email if you are replying to it.
inputsend_as_htmlbooleanEnables sending the email in HTML format if set to true.
input-input--boolean--If enabled, saves as “Draft” in your Gmail when set to true.-

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Use Cases

Consider these scenarios where this block proves highly beneficial:
  • Automated Emails: Ideal for triggering automated responses after specific events occur within applications.
  • Notifications: Effectively dispatch notifications to users or stakeholders upon completion of processes or when critical updates arise.
  • Marketing Material: Seamlessly distribute personalized marketing materials or content tailored for a list of recipients.
  • Standardized Communication: Streamline scenarios requiring standardized communication through emails, thus saving time and reducing manual errors.
In essence, whenever there’s a need for efficient and effective email management, the Send Email block is a valuable asset!