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- Get Outlook Message
ActionMicrosoft OutlookUpdated May 2026
How do I fetch an Outlook email?
Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft Outlook → Get Outlook Message" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Message ID messageId | string | Required | Message ID |
Sample request
{"messageId": "{{trigger.messageId}}"}
Returns
{"id": "msg123","from": {"emailAddress": {"name": "John","address": "john@example.com"}},"subject": "Hello","bodyPreview": "Hello...","receivedDateTime": "2026-04-11T10:00:00Z"}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get Outlook Message.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get Outlook Message.
What does the Get Outlook Message action do in Microsoft Outlook?
Returns a specific email with full body, attachments, headers. The standard lookup for "fetch this email captured upstream and process" workflows.
What inputs does Get Outlook Message require?
Required: Message ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
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 Microsoft Outlook 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 Outlook Message support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get Outlook Message inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Microsoft Outlook's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Microsoft Outlook actions.
Action
Create Outlook Draft
Creates an email in the Drafts folder without sending. For "AI-generated reply suggestion → save as draft for user review" workflows.
ActionDelete Outlook Message
Soft-deletes a message (moves to Deleted Items). For "auto-archive newsletters after reading" or "delete known spam patterns" inbox-management workflows.
ActionList Outlook Mail Folders
Returns the folder structure of the mailbox (Inbox, Sent, custom folders). Useful for resolving folder IDs at workflow setup.
ActionList Outlook Messages
Paginated emails in a folder with filters. For "process unread emails matching pattern" batch workflows.
ActionMove Outlook Message
Moves a message to a different folder. For "auto-file by sender or content classification" inbox-organisation workflows.
ActionReply to Outlook Email
Replies to a specific message preserving the thread. For "auto-acknowledge support emails" or "AI-generated reply approved → send" workflows.
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