n8n Node Guide: SMTP

Description

Communication node in n8n.

What It Does

Send email through any SMTP server.

When To Use It

Transactional mail when Gmail is not the provider.

Key Parameters

Host, port, credentials, To, Subject, Body

Common Mistakes

Many hosts block port 25 – use 587 with STARTTLS.

Example

Order shipped -> SMTP send tracking email.

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – SMTP ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

For attachments, pass binary data from a previous node.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

SMTP works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.