I’m playing around with the new Email Migration API v2. I can’t figure out how to move an email straight to the Archive (All Mail) in Gmail without putting it in the Inbox or giving it any labels. I thought this would work:
POST /upload/email/v2/users/[email protected]/mail?uploadType=multipart
Host: api.example.com
Content-type: multipart/related; boundary="boundary_123"
Authorization: Bearer my_token
--boundary_123
Content-Type: application/json
{
'skipInbox': true
}
--boundary_123
Content-Type: message/rfc822
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Test Email
This is a test email body.
--boundary_123--
But the message still ends up in the Inbox. Am I missing something? Is there another way to do this or is it a bug in the API? Anyone else run into this problem?
I’ve encountered this issue before while working on a client project. The ‘skipInbox’ flag alone isn’t sufficient to archive messages directly. What worked for me was using the ‘labelIds’ field in conjunction with ‘skipInbox’. Set ‘labelIds’ to an empty array and ensure ‘skipInbox’ is true. This combination should bypass the Inbox and send the email straight to All Mail.
If that doesn’t resolve it, consider checking your OAuth scopes. Ensure you have the necessary permissions, particularly the ‘https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.modify’ scope. Also, verify you’re using the most recent API version.
Lastly, if problems persist, it might be worth exploring alternative methods like using the Gmail API’s ‘import’ endpoint, which offers more granular control over message placement.
hey alexlee, i’ve dealt with this too. try adding ‘labelIds’: to your json. that should do the trick. if not, double check your api permissions. sometimes gmail can be finicky with these things. let us know if it works!
I’ve been working with the Email Migration API v2 recently and ran into a similar issue. From my experience, the ‘skipInbox’ parameter alone doesn’t guarantee archiving in Gmail. What worked for me was combining ‘skipInbox’ with the ‘labelIds’ field, setting it to an empty array. This effectively tells Gmail to skip the inbox and not apply any labels, which results in the message going straight to All Mail. Here’s the modified JSON part that did the trick:
{
'skipInbox': true,
'labelIds': []
}
If this doesn’t solve it, you might want to double-check your API permissions and make sure you’re using the latest version of the library. Also, keep in mind that Gmail’s behavior can sometimes be a bit quirky with API interactions. If the problem persists, it might be worth reaching out to Google’s support team for clarification on expected behavior.