Automate daily Gmail email sending from data sources

This Latenode automation template allows users to automate the process of sending daily emails through Gmail. It fetches recipient data and email content from a source, then delivers the emails on a recurring schedule set by the user.

The solution integrates with the Schedule by Zapier app to trigger the workflow at the desired frequency and time, and then uses the Gmail 'Create Draft' and 'Send Email' actions to compose and deliver the messages. Users can configure the schedule, email details, and other settings within the no-code automation platform.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 6sEst. cost: $0.0004

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What this template does

Fetches recipient data and email content from a source
Composes and delivers emails through the Gmail API on a recurring schedule
Integrates with Zapier to trigger the workflow at the desired frequency and time
Allows users to configure schedule, email details, and other settings in a no-code platform
Generates a recurring batch of emails ready to be sent through Gmail

How it works

Trigger

Schedule Trigger

The workflow is triggered by the Schedule by Zapier app, which allows users to specify the desired recurring schedule (e.g. daily, weekly) to send the emails.

Action

Create Email Draft

The Gmail 'Create Draft' action is used to compose the email message, fetching the recipient data and email content from the specified source.

Action

Send Email

The Gmail 'Send Email' action is used to deliver the email message to the intended recipients on the recurring schedule set by the user.

Setup guide

Add Gmail credential in Latenode Credentials

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for Gmail. 2. Authenticate with your Google account and grant the required permissions to access your Gmail inbox.

Add Schedule by Zapier credential in Latenode Credentials

1. In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new credential for Schedule by Zapier. 2. Authenticate with your Zapier account and grant the required permissions to access the Schedule app.

Configure the Schedule by Zapier node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add a Schedule by Zapier node. 2. Select the 'Custom Frequency' trigger and configure the schedule (e.g., daily at 8 AM).

Configure the Gmail 'Create Draft' node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add a Gmail 'Create Draft' node. 2. Map the email details (To, Cc, Bcc, Subject, Body, Attachments) from your data source.

Configure the Gmail 'Send Email' node

1. In the Latenode visual builder, add a Gmail 'Send Email' node. 2. Connect the 'Create Draft' node to the 'Send Email' node to deliver the email.

Requirements

Configure a Gmail account with proper permissions to send emails

Set up a Zapier account and connect it to your Gmail account

Create a Zapier 'Schedule by Zapier' app to trigger the workflow on a recurring schedule

Define the email details, such as subject, body, and recipient data, in the Latenode automation template

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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