In the fast-paced world of automation, having the ability to trigger workflows directly from your email can significantly streamline your processes. This guide will walk you through how to set up and use the email-trigger feature in FluxPrompt, enabling you to kick off workflows effortlessly by simply sending an email.
What is a Workflow Email Trigger?
A workflow email trigger allows you to initiate a a workflow by sending an email. This functionality is particularly useful for automating repetitive tasks or for triggering actions that need to be performed based on incoming emails.
Steps to Trigger a Workflow from Your Email
Add an API Input Node
To begin, you'll need to add an API Input Node to the workflow you wish to trigger via email. Here’s how:
1. Open your desired workflow in FluxPrompt.
2. Add an API Input Node: This node will act as the entry point for your workflow when triggered by an email.
3. Configure the Node: Ensure it is correctly configured to handle the data coming from your emails.
Locate Your Flow Email Address
Each workflow has a unique flow email address found in its global flow settings:
1. Go to the Global Flow Node Settings within your specific workflow by clicking on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the node.
2. Locate and copy the flow email associated with this workflow.
Compose and Send Your Email
Now that everything is set up, you can trigger the workflow by sending an email:
1. Open your preferred email client.
2. Compose a new message:
- To: Enter the flow email address noted earlier.
- From: Ensure this matches the registered email address of your FluxPrompt account.
- Body: The body of your email will be fed into any node connected with your API Input Node.
Handling Multiple API Input Nodes
If you have more than one API Input Node in your workflow, note that only the first added node will receive and process incoming emails.