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First workflow- Gmail OAuth setup without AI
🔍 What This Is About
- This tutorial explains how to configure Gmail API in Google Cloud Console
- Purpose: Fix SMTP server errors and connect Gmail properly with Make.com
- Focuses on OAuth-based authentication, not simple SMTP
- Ideal for beginners starting email automation workflows
🛠️ Step 1:
Create a New Project (Google Cloud Console)
- Create a new project in Google Cloud
- Keep project name clear for automation use
- This project will control Gmail API access
📩 Step 2:
Enable Gmail API
- Go to APIs & Services
- Search and enable Gmail API
- This allows external platforms (Make.com) to send emails via Gmail
🔐 Step 3:
Configure Google Authentication Platform
- Set up the OAuth consent screen
- Add:
- Select External audience
- Save and continue
🔑 Step 4:
Add & Manage Gmail API Scopes
- Define what access Gmail will allow
- Add required Gmail scopes (send, read, modify as needed)
- Remove unnecessary scopes to avoid permission issues
🌐 Step 5:
Branding & Authorized Domains
- Add authorized domains
- Example:
- This step is important to prevent blocked app errors
🆔 Step 6:
Create OAuth Client & Get Credentials
- Create a new OAuth Client ID
- Choose application type
- Generate:
- These credentials will be used inside Make.com
🔗 Step 7:
- Open Gmail module in Make.com
- Choose Advanced connection
- Paste:
- Complete OAuth authorization
👤 Step 8:
Add Test User (Very Important)
- Add your Gmail address as a test user
- Fixes:
- Required for new or unverified apps
⚙️ Step 9:
Run & Test Full Workflow
- Example automation:
- Successfully tested end-to-end workflow
🧠 Key Takeaways
- Gmail SMTP errors are solved using Gmail API + OAuth
- Proper scopes and test users are critical
- This is a basic automation workflow
- AI-powered automations will be added in future lessons
- Practice is essential to master automation setups..
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