Want to send emails using Gmail connector from Power Automate? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of connecting the Power Automate Gmail Connector. We will discuss complete tutorial for connecting and sending email using gmail connector. Whether you’re new to Power Automate or just need a Gmail integration, this guide is for you!
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🔧 Step-by-Step: Connect Gmail with Power Automate
1. Create a New Flow
Open Power Automate Studio.
Click on Create → Instant Cloud Flow.
Name your flow (e.g., Send Email) and choose the Manual Trigger Flow option.
Click Create.
2. Search and Select the Gmail Connector
- Click on + New Step.
- In the action search box, type
Gmail. - Select the Gmail connector.
- Click on “See more” to view all available Gmail actions.
- Choose the action Send Email (Gmail).
3. Authenticate Your Gmail Account
You’ll now be prompted to connect to your Gmail account:
- Click Accept to proceed.
- Under Connection Name, enter something like
Gmail Connector. - For Authentication Type, choose:
- ✅ Use Default Shared Application (best for beginners)
- ❌ Skip Bring Your Own Application unless you have your own Client ID and Secret
- Click Sign In and choose the Gmail account you want to connect.
- Grant the necessary permissions when prompted.
4. Set Up the Email Parameters
Once connected:
- Under the Advanced Parameters section, enable Subject and Body. Fill in the following:
- To: Recipient’s email address
- Subject: e.g.,
Email from Power Automate - Body: e.g.,
This email was sent using Power Automate Gmail Connector.
5. Save and Test the Flow
- Click Save to save your flow.
- Click Test → Select Manual → Click Test again.
- Click Run Flow.
Once the flow runs:
- A success icon will appear if everything worked.
- Go to the Flow run page to view run time and status.
- Check your Gmail inbox – your test email should be there!
✅ Output Example
Here’s what the test email looks like:
Subject: Email from Power Automate
Body: This email was sent using Power Automate Gmail Connector.
🔍 Common Questions
Can I use other Gmail accounts?
Yes, during the connection step, you can select any Gmail account you want Power Automate to access.
Is this connector free to use?
Yes, but you may need a Microsoft 365 or Power Platform license to use Power Automate features depending on your plan.
📌 Final Thoughts
Using the Power Automate Gmail Connector, you can automate your email workflows and save time on repetitive communication tasks. This is a great tool for alerts, reports, reminders, and more.
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