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This document outlines the functionality and characteristics of the Outlook Sender node, which enables automated email sending through Microsoft Outlook.

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Node Inputs

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Required Fields

  • Body: Main content of the email
  • Recipients: Email addresses of recipients
    • Use comma separation for multiple recipients
    • Use ‘cc:’ prefix for CC recipients
    • Use ‘bcc:’ prefix for BCC recipients
  • Subject: Email subject line

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Optional Fields

  • Save as draft: Option to save email as draft instead of sending
  • Send as html: Enable HTML formatting in the email
  • Attachment file names: Files to attach to the email
  • Message ID: ID of email to reply to (for reply functionality) - You can pass this dynamically using the ‘Outlook Reader’ node

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Node Output

  • Email Status: Success or failure status of the send operation

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Node Functionality

The Outlook Sender node automates email sending through Microsoft Outlook. Key features include:
  • Multiple recipient types (To, CC, BCC)
  • HTML formatting support
  • File attachment capability
  • Draft saving option
  • Reply functionality
  • Loop Mode for batch sending
  • Secure authentication with Gumloop

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When To Use

The Outlook Sender node is particularly valuable in scenarios requiring automated email communication. Common use cases include:
  • Customer Communication: Send automated responses or updates
  • Report Distribution: Share regular reports with stakeholders
  • Team Updates: Send automated team notifications
  • Document Sharing: Distribute files via email
Some specific examples:
  • Sending weekly performance reports
  • Distributing meeting minutes with attachments
  • Sending customer order confirmations
  • Automated response to inquiries

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Important Considerations:

  1. Requires Authentication with Microsoft - Set up in the Credentials page
  2. HTML formatting requires ‘Send as html’ to be enabled
  3. All recipient emails must be valid
In summary, the Outlook Sender node provides a robust way to automate email communications through Microsoft Outlook, supporting various email formats and recipient types.