n8n + Transactional
Self-host your email automation workflows with n8n. Transactional provides native n8n nodes that let you trigger workflows on email events, send transactional emails as part of larger automations, and keep full control of your data on your own infrastructure.
OVERVIEW
Self-host your email automation workflows with n8n. Transactional provides native n8n nodes that let you trigger workflows on email events, send transactional emails as part of larger automations, and keep full control of your data on your own infrastructure.
Integration Workflow
A step-by-step look at how data flows between your tools and Transactional.
Set Up n8n Node
Add the Transactional trigger node to your n8n workflow.
Webhook Fires
Transactional sends events to your self-hosted n8n instance in real time.
Process in Workflow
Use n8n nodes to filter, transform, and route the event data.
Take Action
Update databases, call APIs, or trigger additional emails.
What You Get
Everything you need to integrate n8n with Transactional.
Self-Hosted Control
Run your automation workflows on your own servers. Your email event data never leaves your infrastructure.
Custom Node Support
Use the official Transactional node or build custom nodes for specialized email processing.
Bi-directional Flow
Both trigger workflows from email events and send emails as actions within existing workflows.
Open Source
Inspect, modify, and extend the integration. Contribute back to the community or customize for your needs.
Get Started in Minutes
Here is a code example showing how to connect n8n with Transactional.
// n8n Workflow Definition (JSON)
{
"nodes": [
{
"name": "Transactional Trigger",
"type": "n8n-nodes-transactional.trigger",
"parameters": {
"event": "email.bounced",
"apiKey": "={{ $credentials.transactionalApi.apiKey }}"
},
"position": [250, 300]
},
{
"name": "Update CRM",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
"parameters": {
"url": "https://api.crm.com/contacts/update",
"method": "PATCH",
"body": {
"email": "={{ $json.data.to }}",
"emailStatus": "bounced"
}
},
"position": [500, 300]
}
]
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