If you’ve been wanting to learn n8n but weren’t sure where to begin, this is the one workflow to build first. You can follow along by hosting n8n on a Hostinger VPS at https://hostinger.com/startn8n and use the coupon code STARTN8N for an extra discount.
In this video, you’ll create a simple automation that watches your inbox for a specific keyword in the subject line, automatically downloads any attached file, and saves it to a folder in Google Drive, all without writing code. This is perfect for collecting travel receipts, tax documents, event photos, and any other files you need from multiple people.
Instead of sending upload links and walking people through shared folders, you can simply say: “Email the file and include this keyword.” n8n handles the rest.
In this video, you’ll learn how to:
- Use the Gmail Trigger in n8n
- Filter emails using Gmail search syntax
- Fetch message data and download attachments
- Upload files automatically to Google Drive
- Publish the workflow so it runs 24/7
This tutorial is designed for beginners and shows how accessible n8n automation can be.
Host: Garrick Chow
Sponsor: Hostinger
Kevin Stratvert 