Google Mail Send Message action is used to send a new email via Gmail. The user can send an email directly through the system by entering the recipient addresses (to, cc, bcc), email subject, and body as parameters. This action is used for customer notifications, automated notifications, or to interact directly with the system via email.
Technical Specifications
Function: Sends emails via Gmail.
Parameters:
settings (Object – required): Connection settings required for Gmail integration.
to (String – required): The address to which the email will be sent.
subject (String – required): Email subject.
body (String – required): Email content.
cc (String – optional): CC addresses (can be multiple).
bcc (String – optional): BCC addresses (can be multiple).
Result: Single (One) → Result of the sent email (success/failure).
Value Binding:
Parameters can be entered as fixed.
Can be dynamically bound from Form Input, Current User Data, or the outputs of other actions.
Web & Mobile Support: Can be used in web and mobile applications.
Google Mail Send Message Application Steps
1. Add Action
Open your Kuika project.
UI Design → + ADD ACTION → Google → Google Mail Send Message add.
2. Configure Parameters
settings: Selected for Gmail connection.
to: Recipient address → “abc@firma.com”.
subject: Subject line → “Meeting Reminder”.
body: Body text → “Hello, our meeting will take place tomorrow at 10:00 AM.”.
cc / bcc: Additional addresses can be linked as needed.
Use Case: “Sending Automatic Meeting Reminders”
In a project management application, the system can send email reminders to users one day before the meeting.
Steps:
The user creates the meeting information in the calendar.
The system triggers one day before the meeting.
Google Mail Send Message runs:
to = participants' email addresses
subject = “Meeting Reminder”
body = meeting details
Participants receive an automatic email.
Google Mail Send Message Advanced Customizations
Dynamic Recipients: Addresses obtained from a user list or form inputs can be linked to the to parameter.
HTML Content: Rich-formatted emails can be sent by setting the body parameter to HTML.
Conditional Delivery: Automatic emails can be triggered when certain conditions are met (e.g., payment approval).
Technical Risks and Controls
An incorrect or empty parameter will cause a delivery error.
An error may occur if Gmail's daily API quota limits are exceeded.
If the body is too long or the HTML is incorrect, the email may not display properly.
