The n8n + Gmail Integration Architecture

The n8n Gmail integration creates a seamless connection between your email communications and broader business workflows:

1. Authentication: Secure connection to Gmail via OAuth
2. Triggers: Workflows activate based on new emails, labels, or specific conditions
3. Actions: Send emails, manage threads, search messages, or manipulate labels
4. Data Processing: Extract information from emails for use in other systems
5. Cross-Platform Integration: Connect email data with 400+ other applications

This integration enables everything from simple auto-responses to complex multi-step workflows involving CRM updates, document processing, and approval systems—all triggered by email events.