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Automate client renewal alerts from GoHighLevel to Gmail, Slack & Google Sheets

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Description Streamline client retention and contract renewals by automatically identifying expiring accounts, sending personalized reminder emails, and notifying account managers through Slack. Thi...

Best for

  • CRM automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.highlevel, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.slack

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Rahul Joshi.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate client renewal alerts from GoHighLevel to Gmail, Slack & Google Sheets
Workflow name
Automate client renewal alerts from GoHighLevel to Gmail, Slack & Google Sheets

Description

Streamline client retention and contract renewals by automatically identifying expiring accounts, sending personalized reminder emails, and notifying account managers through Slack. This workflow ensures timely outreach, improved renewal rates, and centralized tracking β€” without manual effort. πŸ”πŸ“§πŸ“…

What This Template Does

  • Triggers daily at 9 AM to check for contracts expiring within 10 days. ⏰
  • Fetches all client records from GoHighLevel CRM. πŸ—‚οΈ
  • Validates client data to ensure required custom fields (Contract End Date & Account Manager) are available. 🧩
  • Filters expiring contracts and formats key client details (name, email, expiry date). πŸ”
  • Sends renewal reminder emails to clients using Gmail. πŸ’Œ
  • Notifies account managers in Slack with full client and renewal details. πŸ’¬
  • Generates a summary report of total reminders sent and execution status. πŸ“‹
  • Logs all reminders and timestamps into Google Sheets for performance tracking. πŸ“Š

Key Benefits

βœ… Never miss renewal deadlines again βœ… Improve client retention and satisfaction βœ… Reduce manual tracking and follow-up work βœ… Keep account managers informed in real-time βœ… Maintain a clear audit trail of renewal activities

Features

  • Automated daily scheduling (9 AM trigger)
  • GoHighLevel integration for client data
  • Dynamic filtering for contracts expiring within 10 days
  • Gmail email automation for personalized messages
  • Slack notifications for internal visibility
  • Google Sheets logging for analytics and reporting

Requirements

  • GoHighLevel account with access to Contacts API
  • Custom fields: Contract End Date and Account Manager
  • Gmail account with OAuth2 credentials
  • Slack Bot token with chat:write permission
  • Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials

Target Audience

  • Account management and client success teams
  • Agencies handling multiple client contracts
  • Businesses with recurring subscriptions or service renewals
  • Teams wanting automated retention workflows

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

  • Connect your GoHighLevel account and ensure contract-related custom fields are configured.
  • Set your Slack channel ID where renewal notifications will be sent.
  • Connect Gmail for automated client communication.
  • Link Google Sheets for centralized renewal logging.
  • Adjust reminder window in the code node (daysUntilExpiry <= 10) as per your needs.
  • Test the workflow once manually, then enable scheduling for automation.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Schedule Daily at 9 AM

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 4 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Fetch Contacts from GoHighLevel

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.highLevel - highLevel
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Check Has Custom Fields

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 8 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Filter Renewals Code

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Verify Expiring Within 10 Days

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Send Renewal Email via Gmail

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 13 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Send Slack Alert to Team

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 15 - Merge Email and Slack Results

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 16 - Sticky Note7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 17 - Generate Summary Report

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 18 - Sticky Note8

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - Log Results to Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate client renewal alerts from GoHighLevel to Gmail, Slack & Google Sheets
Complexity advanced
Nodes 19
Categories CRM
Author Rahul Joshi
Published 25 Oct 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/10147/10147.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automate client renewal alerts from GoHighLevel to Gmail, Slack & Google Sheets do?

Description Streamline client retention and contract renewals by automatically identifying expiring accounts, sending personalized reminder emails, and notifying account managers through Slack. Thi...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your CRM use case.