This document outlines the functionality and characteristics of the Mailgun Sender node, which enables automated email sending at scale using the Mailgun API.

Node Inputs

Required Fields

  • Body: Email content
  • Recipients: Comma-separated email addresses
  • Subject: Email subject line
  • Sender Email: Your sending email address

Optional Fields

  • Sender Display Name: Name shown in “From” field
  • Attachment File Name: Files to attach to email (use comma separated values for multiple files)

Node Output

  • Email send confirmation and status

Node Functionality

The Mailgun Sender node provides scalable email sending capabilities through Mailgun’s API.

Key features include:

  • HTML and plain text support
  • File attachment capability
  • Bulk email sending
  • Customizable sender info
  • Loop Mode for batch sending
  • Secure authentication with Gumloop

When To Use

The Mailgun Sender node is essential when you need to send emails at scale. Common use cases include:

  • Email Campaigns: Send bulk marketing emails
  • Notifications: Distribute system alerts
  • Report Distribution: Send automated reports
  • Customer Communication: Handle transactional emails

Some specific examples:

  • Sending monthly newsletters with attachments
  • Distributing daily reports to stakeholders
  • Sending order confirmations to customers
  • Alerting team members about system events

Important Considerations:

  1. Requires Mailgun API Key - Set up in the Credentials page
  2. Recipients must be valid email addresses

In summary, the Mailgun Sender node provides reliable, scalable email sending capabilities, perfect for both bulk email campaigns and individual transactional emails.