Actions7
Overview
This node interacts with the HideMail API to manage email aliases. Specifically, the "Deactivate An Alias" operation allows users to deactivate a given email alias, effectively disabling it from receiving emails. This is useful in scenarios where temporary or disposable email addresses are used for privacy or spam prevention, and the user wants to stop using a particular alias without deleting their entire account.
Practical examples include:
- Deactivating an alias that has started receiving unwanted emails.
- Temporarily disabling an alias during a period of inactivity.
- Managing multiple aliases by selectively deactivating those no longer needed.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The email alias you want to deactivate. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the HideMail API after attempting to deactivate the specified alias. This typically includes confirmation of the alias status change or any error messages returned by the API.
No binary data output is involved in this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API authentication token credential for the HideMail service.
- The node uses the HideMail API base URL and authorization token configured in the credentials.
- The request headers specify JSON content type and accept JSON responses.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid or missing email: Ensure the "Email" property is correctly set to a valid alias string.
- Authentication errors: Verify that the API token credential is correctly configured and has necessary permissions.
- API endpoint issues: Confirm the base URL in credentials matches the current HideMail API endpoint.
- Network errors: Check network connectivity and firewall settings that might block API requests.
- Error responses from API: Review the JSON output for error messages indicating why deactivation failed (e.g., alias not found).
Links and References
- HideMail API Documentation (Replace with actual URL if available)
- n8n documentation on Creating Custom Nodes