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Self-Hosted n8n & Cloud ReadyHTTP Node & ESMTP Relay

Reliable transactional email for self-hosted n8n workflows with zero expiring OAuth tokens

Trigger high-deliverability transactional emails from n8n webhooks, cron triggers, and database nodes. Use static scoped API keys or drop-in Port 587 ESMTP relay without OAuth expiration headaches.

3,000 emails/month freeZero credit card requiredSub-20ms edge latency
202 Accepted
Webhook Latency
Queued durably before any provider call
0 hours
OAuth Downtime
Immutable API key auth
6,000/mo
Free Sends Tier
Verified custom domains
Developer Ergonomics

Drop into your application in under 60 seconds

Native typed interfaces with zero unnecessary dependencies. Built for standard fetch and modern edge runtimes.

n8n-http-request-node.json
json
JSON
{
  "nodes": [
    {
      "parameters": {
        "method": "POST",
        "url": "https://api.sadasend.com/emails",
        "authentication": "genericCredentialType",
        "genericAuthType": "httpHeaderAuth",
        "sendHeaders": true,
        "headerParameters": {
          "parameters": [
            {
              "name": "Authorization",
              "value": "Bearer YOUR_SADASEND_API_KEY"
            },
            {
              "name": "Content-Type",
              "value": "application/json"
            }
          ]
        },
        "sendBody": true,
        "specifyBody": "json",
        "jsonBody": "={\n  \"from\": \"notifications@yourdomain.com\",\n  \"to\": \"{{ $json.customer_email }}\",\n  \"subject\": \"Your Order #{{ $json.order_id }} is Confirmed\",\n  \"html\": \"<h2>Hello {{ $json.customer_name }},</h2><p>Your order is on its way!</p>\"\n}"
      },
      "name": "Send Email via SadaSend",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
      "typeVersion": 4.2,
      "position": [460, 300]
    }
  ]
}

Copy-pasteable n8n HTTP Request node configuration. Dispatch high-deliverability transactional emails from any automated workflow.

Core Infrastructure

Engineered for high deliverability and zero incident risk

Every layer from edge connection pooling to per-key rate limits is designed to keep critical transactional dispatches fast, reliable, and contained.

Zero Fragile OAuth Expirations

Eliminate broken automation pipelines caused by expiring Gmail or Microsoft refresh tokens with immutable scoped API keys.

Native Port 587 ESMTP Relay

Drop smtp.sadasend.com directly into n8n native Send Email nodes if you prefer built-in SMTP credentials over REST nodes.

Bi-Directional Event Webhooks

Stream delivery, open, click, and bounce status updates directly into n8n Webhook triggers to update CRM workflows.

Workflow Recipient Allowlists

Restrict automated test runs in staging n8n instances to company email domains to prevent test data leaks to customers.

Clear Synchronous Error JSON

Accurate HTTP error codes and descriptive JSON payloads make configuring n8n error catch and retry nodes effortless.

RFC 8058 One-Click Unsubscribe

Automated List-Unsubscribe headers ensure automated notifications comply with 2026 Gmail and Yahoo inbox sender policies.

Architectural Comparison

SadaSend vs Gmail / Microsoft OAuth in n8n

Why automation engineers migrate from personal Gmail/Outlook OAuth credentials in n8n to SadaSend.

Feature & CapabilitySadaSendGmail / Microsoft OAuth in n8n
Credential Expiration RiskZero (Static scoped API key)Breaks every 7–90 days on token refresh
Custom Domain DKIM & SPFSent via personal alias with poor inboxing
Hourly Sending Rate LimitsUnlimited burst within tierStrict 500/day throttling
Development Recipient Allowlists
Event Webhook CallbacksRequires complex periodic IMAP polling
Free Monthly Tier6,000 sends foreverTied to paid Google/M365 seat
Forever Free Tier
Transparent Economics

Start with 3,000 emails every month at zero cost

No artificial paywalls on security. Unlike legacy providers that reserve recipient allowlists or dedicated IP pools for high enterprise tiers, every SadaSend account receives full safety controls from day one.

3,000 dispatches monthly forever with zero credit card
All safety gates, allowlists, and velocity limits included
Scale seamlessly: Starter ($12/mo for 10k), Pro ($19/mo for 50k), Scale ($79/mo for 250k)
Free Developer Plan
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about n8n transactional email

Clear, transparent answers on deliverability, API authentication, and rate limits.

Yes. In n8n, select the Send Email node, choose SMTP credentials, and enter host smtp.sadasend.com, port 587 with STARTTLS, your username, and your SadaSend API key.
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