A step-by-step guide to setting up your first automation workflow.
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Browse our template library and select an automation that fits your needs. For this guide, we'll use a simple email notification workflow.
After importing, n8n will prompt you to connect your accounts:
Tailor the template to your specific needs:
Before activating, thoroughly test:
Click "Execute Node" to test one step at a time
Click "Execute Workflow" to run the entire flow
Fire the trigger manually (webhook, form submit, etc.)
Once testing is complete:
Save copies of your workflow before major changes.
Check your dashboard daily for failed executions.
Configure notifications for failures or anomalies.
Keep notes on what you modified and why.
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