Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row
n8n2 modulesv1.0This n8n workflow automates the process of capturing and storing incoming email details in a structured spreadsheet format, such as Google Sheets or Excel. Whenever a new email is received, the workflow extracts key details—including the sender’s email, subject, email body, and optional attachments—and logs them as a new row in the spreadsheet. You can customise this workflow to extract additional details, filter emails based on specific criteria, or send notifications when new entries are added
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Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row is a ready-made n8n workflow you import as a workflow JSON file — no build required. It connects Gmail, Google Sheets, Outlook. It's free to download. Follow the 5-step import below to go live in minutes.
- Platform
- n8n
- Connects
- Gmail, Google Sheets, Outlook
- Modules
- 2
- Price
- Free
- Version
- v1.0
About this workflow
This n8n workflow automates the process of capturing and storing incoming email details in a structured spreadsheet format, such as Google Sheets or Excel. Whenever a new email is received, the workflow extracts key details—including the sender’s email, subject, email body, and optional attachments—and logs them as a new row in the spreadsheet. You can customise this workflow to extract additional details, filter emails based on specific criteria, or send notifications when new entries are added. Pre-conditions & Requirements Before setting up this workflow, ensure that: - You have access to the email provider (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, or IMAP-supported email services). - The Gmail Node must be enabled in n8n. - You must authenticate n8n with Google OAuth2 to access your inbox. - Ensure that the Gmail API is enabled in the Google Cloud Console. - You have an existing Google Sheet where data will be stored. - The Google Sheets API is enabled. - You authenticate n8n with your Google account. Steps Step 1: Add the Gmail Trigger Node - Click on "Add Node" and search for "Gmail". - Select "Gmail Trigger" and click to add it. - Under Authentication, click "Create New" and authenticate with your Google account. (If you have already connected your Google account, simply select it.) - In the Trigger Event field, select "Message Received". - Under Filters, you can specify: - Label/Mailbox: If you want to listen to emails from a specific folder (optional). - From Address: If you only want to receive emails from specific senders (optional). - Click "Execute Node" to test the connection. - Click "Save". What This Does: This node listens for new incoming emails in your Gmail inbox. Step 2: Store Email Data in Google Sheets - Click on "Add Node" and search for "Google Sheets" (or Microsoft Excel, if applicable) - Under Authentication, connect your Google account - Select the target Spreadsheet and Sheet Name where the data will be stored - Set the Operation to "Append Row" - Map the extracted email data to the correct columns. - Click "Execute Node" to test and verify data storage - Click "Save" What This Does: This node automatically adds a new row for each incoming email, ensuring a structured and searchable email log. Final Step Attach both node and execute the workflow. Who’s behind this? WeblineIndia’s AI development team. We've delivered 3500+ software projects across 25+ countries since 1999. From no-code automations to complex AI systems — our AI team builds tools that drive results. Looking to hire AI developers? Start with us.
How to import this n8n workflow
- 1
Download the workflow JSON file after purchase.
- 2
Open n8n → click the menu → Import from File.
- 3
Select the downloaded JSON and import.
- 4
Set up credentials for each node that requires them.
- 5
Click Execute Workflow to test, then activate.
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