Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row.
4 nodes · gmail, googleSheets
- Engine
- n8n
- Nodes
- 4
- Trigger
- scheduled/triggered
- Source file
- 1833_GoogleSheets_Gmail_Create_Triggered.json
Workflow flow
Gmail Trigger
Gmail
Google Sheets
Google Sheets
2 steps · flows top to bottom, branches left to right
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- Download the n8n JSON file (full or sanitized).
- In n8n: Workflows → Import from file.
- Open each node and reconnect credentials to your accounts.
- Test with manual execution before enabling triggers.
Sanitized JSON removes credential IDs — safer for sharing. Flow graph JSON is OpenRuna's lightweight format for diagrams and other tools, not n8n import.
Overview
Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row. is a free n8n workflow on OpenRuna — 4 nodes connecting gmail, googleSheets. Download the JSON, view the flow diagram, and import it into your n8n instance.
What this workflow does
This n8n workflow, "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row.", wires together gmail, googleSheets in 4 nodes. 4 nodes · gmail, googleSheets A scheduled/triggered entry point kicks it off, and each node passes data to the next until the run completes. OpenRuna renders the node graph and offers the JSON export so you can import and adapt it in minutes. Use it to learn integration patterns, fork it for your own use case, or deploy it quickly after reconnecting credentials.
Use cases
- Import "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." into n8n, reconnect credentials for gmail, googleSheets, and run the same automation in your own workspace.
- Use it as a starting template when wiring gmail, googleSheets — adjust node parameters to your accounts and record IDs.
- Study how data moves from gmail to googleSheets before building your own variant.
- Share it with your team as a documented reference for scheduled/triggered automations in the gmail stack.
Example output
Imported into n8n, "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." exposes 4 configured nodes. Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. Integrations: gmail, googleSheets. Set your credentials on the gmail node, then verify each downstream node picks them up. Run it once in test mode to verify any branch logic (Switch/IF nodes) before enabling production triggers.
Tips by platform
Claude
Ask Claude to turn the "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." JSON into a plain-English runbook, node by node. It can flag where gmail rate limits or missing retries might bite before you go live.
ChatGPT
Drop the workflow JSON or this OpenRuna page URL into ChatGPT and ask for a step-by-step runbook: triggers, branches, and which fields to customise for gmail, googleSheets. Handy for onboarding teammates new to n8n.
Cursor
In Cursor, ask Agent mode to parameterise "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." — extract gmail IDs and secrets into environment variables without changing the 4-node structure.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I import "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." into n8n?
- Click Download n8n JSON on this page, then in n8n choose Workflows → Import from file and select the downloaded file. Reconnect credentials on each node — the export carries credential IDs from the original author's instance, not working secrets.
- Which integrations does "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." use?
- It uses: gmail, googleSheets. The flow diagram above shows how each service connects across the 4 nodes. Filter OpenRuna by integration to find related workflows and tools.
- Can I import a sanitized export without credentials?
- Yes. Use "Download sanitized JSON" to strip credential references before sharing internally. You will still add your own gmail and googleSheets credentials in n8n after import.
- What trigger type does "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." use?
- Trigger type: scheduled/triggered. After import, confirm the trigger node (webhook, schedule, or app event) matches your environment, then activate the workflow when you are ready to run it.
- Is "Add new incoming emails to a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a new row." free to use?
- OpenRuna catalogs community n8n workflows under open licenses. Check the source corpus link for the original license; commercial use may require verifying the third-party API terms for gmail, googleSheets.
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