Day 5 - Learn n8n in a year with me. Our very first workflow, lets send an email and add a label.

It’s time to get hands-on with your first real automation in n8n! In Day 5 of our “Learn n8n in a Year” series, you’ll build your very first working workflow: sending a test email using n8n’s simple drag-and-drop interface.

This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through creating a workflow from scratch, configuring email settings, and sending a live message to your inbox. Whether you're using Gmail, Mailgun, or another SMTP provider, this is your launchpad into real-world automation.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Create a New Workflow from Scratch
— Start with a clean canvas
— Save and name your workflow

✅ Add a Manual Trigger Node
— Manually run the workflow for testing purposes

✅ Add an “Email” or “SMTP Email” Node
— Set the recipient, subject, and message body

✅ Set Up Credentials
— Connect Gmail
— Use OAuth2 or SMTP credentials safely via environment variables

✅ Send Your First Email
— Test your setup by sending yourself a live email
— Check your inbox for success

✅ Debugging Tips
— What to do if your email doesn’t arrive
— Common issues with SMTP and how to fix them

Documentation for gmail creds: https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/credentials/google/oauth-single-service/?utm_source=n8n_app&utm_medium=credential_settings&utm_campaign=create_new_credentials_modal#configure-your-oauth-consent-screen

💡 Sending your first test email is a major step—because it proves that you’ve connected n8n to the outside world. From here, the possibilities are endless: alerts, reports, CRM notifications, and more.

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💬 Need help with Gmail setup, Mailgun limits, or SMTP config? Drop your questions in the comments below.

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