Actions12
Overview
This node interacts with the EmailConnect API to manage email aliases, domains, and webhooks for email automation workflows. Specifically, the Alias - Delete operation allows users to delete an existing email alias associated with a domain. This is useful in scenarios where an alias is no longer needed or should be removed to prevent further email forwarding.
Practical examples include:
- Cleaning up unused or obsolete email aliases to maintain organized email routing.
- Automating alias lifecycle management as part of onboarding/offboarding processes.
- Removing aliases that were created temporarily for campaigns or testing.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alias Name or ID | Select an existing alias from the list (populated based on the selected domain) or specify its ID using an expression. This identifies which alias to delete. |
Output
The output JSON contains a confirmation of the deletion operation with two fields:
{
"success": true,
"aliasId": "the-id-of-the-deleted-alias"
}
success: A boolean indicating whether the alias was successfully deleted.aliasId: The identifier of the alias that was deleted.
No binary data is output by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the EmailConnect API.
- Requires an API authentication credential configured in n8n to authorize requests.
- The node depends on the EmailConnect API endpoints for managing aliases (
/api/aliases).
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Attempting to delete an alias that does not exist or has already been deleted will likely result in an error from the API.
- Providing an invalid or expired API key will cause authentication failures.
- Not selecting a domain before choosing an alias may result in an empty alias list or errors.
Error messages and resolutions:
- "Alias not found": Verify the alias ID or name is correct and belongs to the selected domain.
- "Unauthorized" or "Authentication failed": Check that the API credentials are valid and have necessary permissions.
- "Failed to load aliases": Ensure the domain ID is correctly set and the API service is reachable.
Links and References
- EmailConnect API Documentation (hypothetical link)
- n8n Expressions Documentation – for specifying dynamic values such as alias IDs.