Mailgun Rule Function Overview
Mailgun (opens in a new tab) rule functions enable you to send emails based on defined conditions.
Function properties
- Requires Mailgun account and Mailgun Credential
- Supports multiple receivers
- Supports placeholder syntax
${{data_key}}for dynamic template data - Supports all data source types
Creating the function
To create the function, go to the device detail page, click on the Functions tab and click on the Create function button.
Then, click on the Get started button for the Rule function and choose Mailgun from the list.
Function basics
The Debounce Period prevents the repetitive execution of functions and is disabled by default.
Even if conditions are continually met, this setting ensures the function only triggers once within a defined time period, avoiding unnecessary repetitive actions.
Choose the Mailgun credential, give a unique name and a description for the function and click on the Next button.
Template configuration
The following is an example configuration with customized email template content.
Condition configuration
Condition configuration allows you to specify the conditions that must be met for a rule to be triggered. Once the condition is configured, click on the Done button to save the function.
An example configuration:
Enabling/Disabling function
You can enable/disable functions in the function list by using the ON/OFF toggle.
Debugging the function
If the function fails in condition level (i.e. JavaScript error), the owner of the function will receive an instant email that contains error details and the function will be stopped automatically.
If the recipient does not receive an email and the function has not failed, you should check the action logs in the function list.
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