Learn n8n basics in 3 easy steps ✨

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Overview

New to n8n? This simple tutorial is the perfect way to get started. In just a few minutes, you’ll build your first automation that runs on a schedule, fetches fresh data from the internet and delivers it straight to your inbox.

What you’ll do

Run the workflow to grab a random inspirational quote.
See how data flows through each node as it moves from an API call to processing results.
Connect Gmail and send the quote directly to your email.

What you’ll learn

How to trigger workflows manually and on a schedule ⏰
How to connect to external APIs and fetch data 🌐
How to use the Set node to structure and map data 🔧
How to connect Gmail to send the data 📩

Why it matters

This workflow shows you the n8n basics step by step - no code required. By the end, you’ll know how to build, test, and share automations that run on their own, giving you the confidence to explore more advanced use cases. 🚀

Miha

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Nodes

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger n8n-nodes-base.set n8n-nodes-base.httprequest n8n-nodes-base.gmail n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger

Complexity

advanced

Published 12 Sept 2025

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