n8n automation guides
n8n is a code-optional workflow automation tool that lets you connect apps, transform data, and build complex automations with full control over your infrastructure. Unlike Zapier, n8n is open-source and can be self-hosted for free, making it a cost-effective choice for technical SMBs. Its visual node-based editor supports hundreds of integrations and custom JavaScript logic.
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5 n8n automations
Automation
Automatically Add New Form Leads to CRM and Notify Your Sales Team
When a prospect fills out your website contact form, n8n instantly creates a CRM contact and sends a Slack or email alert to your sales team. No leads fall through the cracks.
Automation
Send Automatic Payment Reminders for Overdue Invoices
n8n checks your accounting software daily for overdue invoices and sends polite, personalized reminder emails to clients — escalating the tone as the invoice ages. Stop chasing payments manually.
Automation
Generate and Email a Weekly Business Performance Report from Google Sheets
Every Monday morning, n8n pulls key metrics from your Google Sheets, formats them into a clean summary, and emails the weekly report to your team automatically. Never compile weekly reports by hand again.
Automation
Alert Your Fulfillment Team in Slack When a New E-Commerce Order Comes In
When a new order is placed in WooCommerce or Shopify, n8n immediately posts a formatted summary to your fulfillment Slack channel so your team can start packing without checking the admin dashboard.
Automation
Automatically Create Onboarding Tasks and Send Welcome Emails When a New Employee Is Added
When a new employee record is created in your HR or payroll system, n8n automatically creates an onboarding task list in your project management tool and sends a personalized welcome email to the new hire.