Mailgun
Mailgun Sender
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:
- Requires Mailgun API Key - Set up in the Credentials page
- 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.