This automated n8n workflow manages AWS IAM users (create, delete, update, assign to groups) directly from email commands with automatic confirmation responses.
Good to Know
- The workflow processes email requests via a GET Email Request node.
- Data extraction from emails is handled to identify user management commands.
- Error handling is included for invalid or missing email data.
- Responses are sent via email for each action performed.
How It Works
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GET Email Request - Captures incoming email requests.
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Extract Data from Email - Parses email content to extract user management commands.
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Check Type of Task - Validates the type of task (e.g., create, delete, update).
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Get User - Retrieves user details from AWS IAM.
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Get Many Users - Fetches multiple user details if required.
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Create User - Creates a new IAM user.
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Delete User - Deletes an existing IAM user.
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Add to Group - Assigns a user to a group.
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Remove from Group - Removes a user from a group.
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Update User - Updates user details.
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Make Message for Email - Prepares a confirmation email.
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Send Email Response - Sends the confirmation email.
How to Use
- Import the workflow into n8n.
- Configure the GET Email Request node to receive email commands.
- Test the workflow with sample email commands (e.g., "create user: john_doe", "add to group: admins").
- Monitor email responses and adjust command parsing if needed.
Requirements
- AWS IAM credentials configured in n8n.
- Email service integration (e.g., SMTP settings).
- n8n environment with workflow execution permissions.
Customizing This Workflow
- Adjust the Extract Data from Email node to support additional command formats.
- Modify the Make Message for Email node to customize confirmation messages.
- Update the AWS IAM nodes to include additional user attributes or group policies.
