Data Writers
Send Outlook
Overview:
The Outlook Sender block allows users to send emails from their Microsoft Outlook account, facilitating the efficient management of email workflows and ensuring that critical communications are timely. This block also features an option to save emails as drafts in your Outlook account.
To run this block, you will first need to authenticate your Microsoft Outlook account with Keyflow. Navigate to your credentials page to connect.
Inputs & Outputs
| I/O | Feature | Type | Simple Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| input | recipient_email | string | The email address of the recipient who will receive the message. |
| input | email_body | string | The main content of the email message you wish to send. |
| input | email_subject | string | The subject line for the email being sent. |
| input | message_id | string | Optional; ID of an existing email which you’re replying to. |
| input | send_as_draft | boolean | When enabled, saves the email as a “Draft” instead of sending it immediately. |
| output | email_status | string | Indicates whether the email was sent successfully or if an error occurred. |
Use Cases
Consider how this block can streamline various processes:
- Regular Updates: Automatically trigger and send regular updates or reports to stakeholders, ensuring they stay informed without additional manual effort.
- Trigger-based Workflows: Set up responsive workflows that send out emails when specific events occur (e.g., new submissions or status changes).
- Help Desk Systems: Enhance customer service by sending automatic acknowledgments and follow-up messages within a help desk system.
- Customer Service and Marketing Automation: Maintain consistent communication through automated correspondence in marketing campaigns or customer engagement strategies.
The Outlook Sender block is essential for automating routine email tasks, helping save time while fostering efficient communication patterns through Microsoft Outlook!