What actions can I run in Microsoft Outlook?

27 actions are available, including "List Mail Folders", "List Messages", and "List Messages Attachments", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

Microsoft Outlook Integrations

Send, read, and organize Outlook mail and calendar items through Microsoft Graph. Use Microsoft Outlook as the alert layer — trigger from any app, post back with context.

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Watch MessagesTriggers when new messages are created.
List Mail FoldersRetrieves a list of mail Folders.
List MessagesRetrieves a list of messages.
List Messages AttachmentsRetrieves a list of messages Attachments.
Retrieve a Mail FolderRetrieves a Mail Folder.
Retrieve a MessageRetrieves a Message.
Retrieve a Message AttachmentRetrieves message attachment.
Add Message AttachmentAdds a new message Attachment.
Copy a Mail FolderCopies the selected Mail Folder.
Copy a MessageCopies the selected Message.
Create a Draft MessageCreates a new Draft Message.
Create a Mail FolderCreates a new Mail Folder.
Create Draft Forward MessageCreates a new draft Forward Message.
Create Draft Reply All MessageCreates a new draft Reply All Message.
Create Draft Reply MessageCreates a new draft Reply Message.
Delete a Mail FolderDeletes the selected Mail Folder.
Delete a MessageDeletes the selected Message.
Delete a Message AttachmentDeletes the selected Message Attachment.
Forward a MessageForwards the selected Message.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Move a Mail FolderMoves the selected Mail Folder.
Move a MessageMoves the selected Message.
Reply All Recipients of a MessageReplies to the selected all Recipients of a Message.
Reply a MessageReplies to the selected Message.
Send a Draft MessageSends a Draft Message.
Send a MessageSends a Message.
Update a Draft MessageUpdates an existing Draft Message.
Update a Mail FolderUpdates an existing Mail Folder.

When to use Microsoft Outlook

Common scenarios where Microsoft Outlook automation saves time and reduces manual work.

React to "Watch Messages" in Microsoft Outlook in real time: route the event into CRM, chat, ticketing, or any connected service.
Use "List Messages" as an automated action in Microsoft Outlook so records stay consistent whenever something changes elsewhere in your stack.
Combine "List Messages" from Microsoft Outlook with triggers or actions in other apps to close the loop — one event, many downstream outcomes.

How to connect

Sign in and approve access — your password is never shared with WEXTL®, and you can revoke access from the provider at any time.

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You’ll be redirected to sign in and approve access — your password is never shared with WEXTL.

Connecting Microsoft Outlook to WEXTL®

Field	Type	Help
Microsoft - TenantRequired	select	Go to `https://entra.microsoft.com` and copy your tennat ID or select any of the following`
Microsoft - Client IDRequired	text	Go to the Microsoft Entra admin center → Entra ID → App registrations and select New registration. → enter a description and expiration → Add, then immediately copy your Client ID
Microsoft - Client SecretRequired	password	Copy you client Secret from the previously created app

Use in workflow automation

Start from Microsoft Outlook’s Watch Messages trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Add Message Attachment as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 28 ready-made steps for communication work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Microsoft Outlook workflow on the canvas: Watch Messages then Add Message Attachment

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Microsoft Outlook in your workflows.

Microsoft Outlook has 1 trigger, including "Watch Messages". Use them to start workflows the moment Microsoft Outlook events fire — no polling required.

Field

Type

Help

Microsoft - TenantRequired

select

Go to https://entra.microsoft.com and copy your tennat ID or select any of the following`

Microsoft - Client IDRequired

text

Go to the Microsoft Entra admin center → Entra ID → App registrations and select New registration. → enter a description and expiration → Add, then immediately copy your Client ID

Microsoft - Client SecretRequired

password

Copy you client Secret from the previously created app

Use in workflow automation

Start from Microsoft Outlook’s Watch Messages trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Add Message Attachment as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 28 ready-made steps for communication work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Microsoft Outlook Integrations

When to use Microsoft Outlook

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Microsoft Outlook Integrations

When to use Microsoft Outlook

How to connect

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows

Microsoft Outlook Integrations

Microsoft Outlook triggers and actions

When to use Microsoft Outlook

How to connect

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Microsoft Outlook support?

What actions can I run in Microsoft Outlook?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Microsoft Outlook Integrations

Microsoft Outlook triggers and actions

When to use Microsoft Outlook

How to connect

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Microsoft Outlook support?

What actions can I run in Microsoft Outlook?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows

Connect Microsoft Outlook to any app in workflows