--- title: Send Email description: Documentation for the Send Email node in n8n, a workflow automation platform. Includes guidance on usage, and links to examples. contentType: [integration, reference] priority: high --- # Send Email The Send Email node sends emails using an SMTP email server. ```{note} Credential You can find authentication information for this node [here](/08-0-0-Workflow/integrations/builtin/credentials/sendemail/index.md). ``` ## Node parameters ```{include} ../../../../_snippets/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/ai-tools.md ``` Configure this node using the following parameters. ### Credential to connect with Select or create an [SMTP account credential](/08-0-0-Workflow/integrations/builtin/credentials/sendemail/index.md) for the node to use. ### Operation The Send Email node supports the following operations: * **Send**: Send an email. * **Send and Wait for Response**: Send an email and wait for a response from the receiver. This operation pauses the workflow execution until the user submits a response. Choosing **Send and Wait for Response** will activate parameters and options as discussed in [waiting for a response](#waiting-for-a-response). ### From Email Enter the email address you want to send the email from. You can also include a name using this format: `Name Name `, for example: `Nathan Doe `. ### To Email Enter the email address you want to send the email to. You can also include a name using this format: `Name Name `, for example: `Nathan Doe `. Use a comma to separate multiple email addresses: `first@sample.com, "Name" `. ```{note} Email Format This email format also applies to the CC and BCC fields. ``` ### Subject Enter the subject line for the email. ### Email Format Select the format to send the email in. This parameter is available when using the **Send** operation. Choose from: * **Text**: Send the email in plain-text format. * **HTML**: Send the email in HTML format. * **Both**: Send the email in both formats. If you choose this option, the email recipient's client will set which format to display. ## Node options Use these **Options** to further refine the node's behavior. ### Append n8n Attribution Set whether to include the phrase `This email was sent automatically with n8n` at the end of the email (turned on) or not (turned off). ### Attachments Enter the name of the binary properties that contain data to add as an attachment. Some tips on using this option: * Use the [Read/Write Files from Disk](/08-0-0-Workflow/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.readwritefile.md) node or the [HTTP Request](/08-0-0-Workflow/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.httprequest/index.md) node to upload the file to your workflow. * Add multiple attachments by entering a comma-separated list of binary properties. * Reference embedded images or other content within the body of an email message, for example ``. ### CC Email Enter an email address for the `cc:` field. ### BCC Email Enter an email address for the `bcc:` field. ### Ignore SSL Issues Set whether n8n should ignore failures with TLS/SSL certificate validation (turned on) or enforce them (turned off). ### Reply To Enter an email address for the Reply To field. ## Waiting for a response By choosing the **Send and Wait for a Response** operation, you can send an email message and pause the workflow execution until a person confirms the action or provides more information. ### Response Type You can choose between the following types of waiting and approval actions: * **Approval**: Users can approve or disapprove from within the message. * **Free Text**: Users can submit a response with a form. * **Custom Form**: Users can submit a response with a custom form. Different options are available depending on which type you choose. ### Approval parameters and options When using the Approval response type, the following options are available: * **Type of Approval**: Whether to present only an approval button or both an approval and disapproval buttons. * **Button Label**: The label for the approval or disapproval button. The default choice is `Approve` and `Decline` for approval and disapproval actions respectively. * **Button Style**: The style (primary or secondary) for the button. This mode also offers the following options: * **Limit Wait Time**: Whether the workflow will automatically resume execution after a specified time limit. This can be an interval or a specific wall time. * **Append n8n Attribution**: Set whether to include the phrase `This email was sent automatically with n8n` at the end of the email (turned on) or not (turned off). ### Free Text parameters and options When using the Free Text response type, the following options are available: * **Message Button Label**: The label to use for message button. The default choice is `Respond`. * **Response Form Title**: The title of the form where users provide their response. * **Response Form Description**: A description for the form where users provide their response. * **Response Form Button Label**: The label for the button on the form to submit their response. The default choice is `Submit`. * **Limit Wait Time**: Whether the workflow will automatically resume execution after a specified time limit. This can be an interval or a specific wall time. * **Append n8n Attribution**: Set whether to include the phrase `This email was sent automatically with n8n` at the end of the email (turned on) or not (turned off). ### Custom Form parameters and options When using the Custom Form response type, you build a form using the fields and options you want. You can customize each form element with the settings outlined in the [n8n Form trigger's form elements](/08-0-0-Workflow/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger.md#form-elements). To add more fields, select the **Add Form Element** button. The following options are also available: * **Message Button Label**: The label to use for message button. The default choice is `Respond`. * **Response Form Title**: The title of the form where users provide their response. * **Response Form Description**: A description for the form where users provide their response. * **Response Form Button Label**: The label for the button on the form to submit their response. The default choice is `Submit`. * **Limit Wait Time**: Whether the workflow will automatically resume execution after a specified time limit. This can be an interval or a specific wall time. * **Append n8n Attribution**: Set whether to include the phrase `This email was sent automatically with n8n` at the end of the email (turned on) or not (turned off). ## Templates and examples