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Overview
This node connects to an IMAP email server to retrieve the quota information of a specified mailbox. It is useful for monitoring mailbox storage usage, especially when managing email accounts with storage limits. For example, it can be used to check the quota of the INBOX or any other mailbox folder to ensure it does not exceed the allowed storage capacity.
Use Case Examples
- Check the quota of the INBOX mailbox to monitor storage usage.
- Retrieve quota information for a specific mailbox folder to manage email storage limits.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Credential Type | Selects the type of credentials to use for connecting to the IMAP server, either credentials from this node or from an existing N8N IMAP Trigger node. |
| Mailbox | Specifies the mailbox path to retrieve quota information from. Defaults to INBOX, but can be set to any mailbox folder path supported by the email provider. |
Output
JSON
quota- The quota information of the specified mailbox, including storage limits and usage details.
Dependencies
- Requires IMAP credentials to connect to the email server, which can be provided either directly in the node or via an existing N8N IMAP Trigger node.
Troubleshooting
- Connection failures due to incorrect IMAP credentials or server settings. Verify credentials and server details.
- Errors retrieving quota if the mailbox path is incorrect or the email provider does not support per-folder quotas.
- Node operation errors if the IMAP server is unreachable or times out. Check network connectivity and server status.
Links
- IMAP QUOTA Extension RFC - Defines the IMAP protocol extension for mailbox quotas, relevant for understanding quota retrieval.
- n8n IMAP Node Documentation - Official documentation for the IMAP node in n8n, including usage and configuration details.