# Automated email alerts with full error details from n8n workflows and centralized handling
This automation template solves the problem of missed failures in n8n by enabling centralized error handling and timely email notifications. Designed for users responsible for maintaining stable production-grade automations.
## Who it´s for
- n8n administrators managing automation stability
- Developers using n8n in production environments
- DevOps teams requiring centralized error logging
- Business process owners on n8n who want failure alerts
## What the automation does
- Runs on schedule to scan all active workflows and sets itself as default error handler if not configured
- Triggers when errors occur in other workflows
- Compiles a detailed HTML report including error type, stack trace, and direct execution link
- Sends the report via Gmail API to a designated email
- Uses n8n API to manage workflow error handler settings
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow with error handling logic
- Cron schedule and error trigger configuration
- Integrations with Gmail and n8n API via OAuth2
- Basic text instructions for setup and adaptation
## Requirements for setup
- Access to an n8n instance with admin privileges
- Gmail account with third-party app access enabled (or OAuth2 configured)
- Permissions to read and update workflows via n8n API
## Benefits and outcomes
- Immediate alerts on workflow failures without manual monitoring
- Centralized error handler assignment across all active workflows
- Faster debugging with detailed reports and direct execution links
- Reduced risk of missing critical errors due to unconfigured handlers
- Simplified DevOps operations through a unified notification channel
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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