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How to set up automation for sending emails from Airtable?

Discover how to efficiently set up automated email sending from Airtable. Use our easy step-by-step guide to streamline workflows and save time.

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Overview

Setting up email automation with Airtable is all about connecting it with an email service provider or using Airtable's own automation features. People usually turn to tools like Zapier, Integromat, or Airtable's built-in automations to send emails triggered by specific actions or criteria. This guide walks through key steps like picking the right tools, setting up triggers, actions, and designing email templates, making sure your Airtable workspace communicates efficiently all on its own.

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How to set up automation for sending emails from Airtable?

Step 1: Create an Airtable Base

  1. Log in to Airtable and create a new base or pick one you already have where you want to automate email sending.
  2. Design a table with columns for key email info: recipient email address, subject, body content, etc.

Step 2: Add Fields for Email Data

  1. Add a field for the recipient’s email address (e.g., "Recipient Email").
  2. Add a field for the email subject (e.g., "Subject").
  3. Add a field for the email body (e.g., "Email Body").
  4. Optionally, add fields for other data you might want to include in the email (e.g., name, attachments).

Step 3: Create an Automation

  1. Go to the "Automations" tab in your Airtable base.
  2. Click on the “Create a custom automation” button or pick a pre-built template if available.

Step 4: Set Up the Trigger

  1. Choose the trigger for the automation, like "When record matches conditions" or "At a scheduled time".
  2. Define the specific conditions that will trigger the email to be sent. For example, you might choose to trigger the email when a checkbox field called “Send Email” is checked.
  3. Test the trigger to make sure it's set up correctly.

Step 5: Add an Action for Sending Email

  1. After setting up the trigger, click "Add action".
  2. Select the "Send an email" action.
  3. Configure the email settings:
  • For "To," choose the field that has the recipient’s email address.
  • For "Subject," choose the field that has the email subject.
  • For "Message," choose the field that has the email body. You can also add static text or use data from other fields.
  1. If you want to include attachments, specify the field containing the attachment files.

Step 6: Test and Activate the Automation

  1. Test the automation by triggering the event or manually testing it through the automations tab.
  2. Check the recipient’s inbox to make sure the email has been received and formatted correctly.
  3. Activate the automation by toggling the automation switch to "On".

Step 7: Monitor and Adjust

  1. Monitor the automation activity to ensure emails are sent as expected.
  2. Make any necessary adjustments to the fields, conditions, or email content.
  3. Optionally, set up additional automations for different conditions or email templates.

This guide provides a detailed process to automate email sending from Airtable, ensuring effective and organized communication workflows.

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