Description
n8n-nodes-fixed-sender-email
This is an n8n community node that sends emails using SMTP with a fixed sender address automatically populated from the credential configuration.
n8n is a fair-code licensed workflow automation platform.
Installation | Credentials | Operations | Compatibility | Resources
Why This Node?
The built-in n8n Send Email node requires users to manually enter the "From" email address for each node instance. This can lead to:
- Configuration errors when the wrong sender is used
- Time wasted re-entering the same email address
- Inconsistent sender addresses across workflows
This node solves these problems by:
- Auto-populating the From address from your SMTP credentials
- Preventing modification of the sender address in the node UI
- Ensuring consistent sender identity across all workflows
Features
- Fixed From Address: Automatically uses the email from SMTP credentials
- AI Agent Compatible: Works as a tool in AI Agent workflows
- Multiple Formats: Supports Text, HTML, or Both
- Full Email Options: CC, BCC, Reply-To support
- Attachments: Send files via binary data
- Connection Test: Built-in SMTP verification
Installation
Follow the installation guide in the n8n community nodes documentation.
Quick Install
- Go to Settings > Community Nodes
- Click Install
- Enter:
n8n-nodes-fixed-sender-email - Click Install
Note: This node requires self-hosted n8n (not available on n8n Cloud due to external dependencies).
Credentials
Fixed Sender SMTP
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| User (Email Address) | Your email address (used as From) | sender@example.com |
| Password | Email account password or app password | ******** |
| Host | SMTP server hostname | smtp.gmail.com |
| Port | SMTP port | 587 |
| Secure | Use SSL/TLS | false (for port 587) |
Common SMTP Settings
| Provider | Host | Port | Secure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmail | smtp.gmail.com | 587 | false |
| Outlook | smtp.office365.com | 587 | false |
| Yahoo | smtp.mail.yahoo.com | 587 | false |
Gmail Users: Use an App Password instead of your regular password.
Operations
Send Email
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| To Email | Yes | Recipient email address (comma-separated for multiple) |
| Subject | No | Email subject line |
| Email Format | Yes | Text, HTML, or Both |
| Text | Conditional | Plain text content (when format is Text or Both) |
| HTML | Conditional | HTML content (when format is HTML or Both) |
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Allow Unauthorized Certs | Skip certificate verification |
| Attachments | Binary property names for attachments |
| BCC Email | Blind carbon copy recipients |
| CC Email | Carbon copy recipients |
| Reply To | Reply-to email address |
Compatibility
- Minimum n8n version: 1.0.0
- Tested with: n8n 1.x
- Requirements: Self-hosted n8n
