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When an email received, check the status of a specific workflow and turn it ON if it is OFF

An incoming parsed email checks whether a target workflow is off and, if so, switches it back on, giving you email-driven control over your automations.

Email Parser by FlowMatticEmail Parser by FlowMattic FilterFilter ToolsTools
~5 min setup used by 2.8k sites

Free · import into FlowMattic in one click

How it works

Every step, explained

Import the template and this whole chain runs on autopilot — here's exactly what happens on each run.

Email Parser by FlowMattic → Filter → Tools
3 steps
Email Parser by FlowMattic
TRIGGER
Email Parser by FlowMattic · Email Received
The workflow starts automatically when an email is received on the email parser email in Email Parser by FlowMattic. FlowMattic captures that data for the steps below.
Filter
LOGIC
Filter · check_condition
The Filter only lets the run continue when its conditions are met.
Tools
ACTION
Tools · Turn On Workflow
Tools — turn on a workflow by ID. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Tools account on import.
Why this workflow

Built to own, not to rent

No-code setup

Import the JSON, connect your accounts, and go live in minutes. Every step is pre-mapped — you only add your own credentials.

Runs on your server

Self-hosted on your WordPress install. No per-task fees, no data leaving your infrastructure, no monthly SaaS bill.

Fully customizable

Open it in the visual builder and reshape it — add branches, swap apps, insert filters. A starting point, not a cage.

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