Automatically Delete Spam Emails in Gmail on Schedule

This n8n workflow automates the process of identifying and deleting spam emails in your Gmail account on a recurring schedule. It helps keep your inbox clean and free from unwanted messages without manual intervention.

What it does

1. Triggers on a Schedule: The workflow starts at predefined intervals (e.g., daily, hourly) to check for new spam.
2. Accesses Gmail: It connects to your Gmail account to perform email operations.
3. Processes Emails: It's designed to interact with your Gmail messages, likely to search for and delete emails matching specific criteria (though the provided JSON only shows the Gmail node without specific operations configured).

Prerequisites/Requirements

• n8n Account: An active n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted).
• Gmail Account: A Google account with access to Gmail.
• Google OAuth2 Credential: You will need to set up a Google OAuth2 credential in n8n to allow the workflow to access your Gmail account.

Setup/Usage

1. Import the Workflow:
   • Copy the provided JSON code.
   • In your n8n instance, click "New" in the workflows section.
   • Click the three dots menu (...) and select "Import from JSON".
   • Paste the JSON code and click "Import".
2. Configure Gmail Credential:
   • Click on the "Gmail" node.
   • In the node settings, select an existing "Google OAuth2" credential or click "Create New" to set one up. Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate with your Google account.
3. Configure Schedule Trigger:
   • Click on the "Schedule Trigger" node.
   • Adjust the "Interval" and "Time" settings to your preferred schedule (e.g., once a day, every 6 hours).
4. Configure Gmail Operation (Important):
   • The current "Gmail" node is present but not configured with a specific operation (e.g., "Get", "Delete").
   • You will need to configure the "Gmail" node to perform the desired action. For example:
     • Set the "Operation" to "Delete".
     • Specify the "Resource" as "Message".
     • Add a "Query" to filter for spam emails. A common query for spam is is:spam or in:spam. You might also want to filter by age, sender, or subject.
     • TEST CAREFULLY: Before activating, ensure your query is correct to avoid deleting legitimate emails.
5. Activate the Workflow:
   • Once configured, save the workflow and toggle the "Active" switch in the top right corner to enable it.

This workflow provides the foundational components for automating spam deletion. Remember to carefully configure the Gmail node's operation and filters to match your specific spam management needs.