ActionGmailUpdated May 2026

How do I get my Gmail profile info?

Short answer: Drop the "Gmail → Get Profile" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 27 Gmail actions

Sample request

{}

Returns

{
  "historyId": "987654",
  "emailAddress": "user@gmail.com",
  "threadsTotal": 8721,
  "messagesTotal": 12453
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Profile.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Slack → Gmail

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → Gmail

2 Google Sheets triggers

FAQ

Questions about Get Profile.

What does the Get Profile action do in Gmail?

Gets your Gmail profile information including email address, total messages count, and total threads count. Standard connection-check action.

What inputs does Get Profile require?

Get Profile has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Gmail returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Get Profile support batch operations?

Yes. Run Get Profile inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Gmail's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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