Connect Gmail to Mailgun
Automate workflows between Gmail and Mailgun. No coding required.
What you can automate between Gmail and Mailgun
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Gmail and Mailgun. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Add subscriber when new message received
Add someone to your mailing list automatically when when a new message arrives in a channel.
Send message when new subscriber
Post a message to a channel automatically when when someone joins your mailing list.
Sync Gmail changes to Mailgun
Keep Mailgun updated when when someone mentions you or your team.
Get Gmail alerts for Mailgun
Never miss important Mailgun updates with instant Gmail notifications.
What syncs between Gmail and Mailgun
When an event occurs in Gmail, the relevant data is automatically sent to Mailgun. Arahi maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from Gmail
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
Data from Mailgun
- Campaign data
- Subscriber lists
- Email opens / clicks
- Audience segments
- Tags
How to connect Gmail to Mailgun
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Gmail account with permission to install apps
- An active Mailgun account
- A free Arahi AI account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
Create your Arahi AI account
Sign up at app.arahi.ai — it's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card required. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
Authenticate Gmail
Click "Add Connection" and select Gmail from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Gmail's authorization page. Grant Arahi permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
Authenticate Mailgun
Same process for Mailgun. Click "Add Connection," select Mailgun, and authorize access. Grant Arahi access to your campaigns, audiences, and analytics data. You control which lists and campaigns the integration can modify.
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new message received in gmail or new subscriber in mailgun. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: add subscriber in mailgun. Map the data fields between Gmail and Mailgun so the right information lands in the right place.
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Gmail and Mailgun. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — Arahi handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Why connect Gmail and Mailgun?
Marketing campaigns generate time-sensitive data — opens, clicks, new leads. When that data reaches Gmail in real-time, your team can act before the moment passes.
Tips for your Gmail + Mailgun integration
Get more out of this integration with these best practices.
Who uses the Gmail + Mailgun integration?
Teams across industries connect Gmail and Mailgun to streamline their workflows.
Team leads managing multiple channels who rely on Mailgun for marketing
Growth teams who need real-time data from Gmail
Remote teams and growth teams collaborating across tools
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about connecting Gmail and Mailgun.
How do I connect Gmail to Mailgun?
Sign up for a free Arahi AI account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Gmail and Mailgun via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing communication events to marketing actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Gmail and Mailgun?
Common workflows include: post Mailgun campaign results to Gmail channels, alert Gmail when Mailgun leads hit scoring thresholds, share Mailgun A/B test winners in Gmail, and notify Gmail when Mailgun email sequences complete. Each can be customized with filters and conditions.
Is the Gmail and Mailgun integration free?
Arahi AI includes 100 free actions per month on the Starter plan — enough for most small teams. If your Gmail-to-Mailgun workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $29/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Gmail data secure when connected to Mailgun?
Yes. Arahi uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Gmail or Mailgun passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your communication data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your Arahi dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Gmail and Mailgun?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Gmail or Mailgun. For example, create a workflow where Gmail events update Mailgun, and a separate one where Mailgun changes sync back to Gmail. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Gmail and Mailgun?
No coding is required. Arahi's visual workflow builder lets you configure triggers, actions, and field mapping with clicks. If you can use Gmail and Mailgun, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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