Gmail node needs access token

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Hello,
I’ve just started using n8n community edition and have run into a problem. I followed the steps in the n8n docs video on crating credentials and got the Google Sheets node’s credentials set up. I did Gmail, send a message, at the same time. Yet when I try to run the Gmail node, I get an error message saying “Unable to sign without access token.” I’ve been unable to find out how to correct this and my Udemy n8n instructor gave very vague directions and when I asked for more details, he quit answering me.
Does anybody know how to fix this?
I’ve attached a screenshot below.
Thank you,

Problem in Node Access Token Nov 13 2025 Screenshot
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Hi @PanthersVisma
Welcome in n8n community.

As I understand right after google sheet node is gmail node.
Is your gmail credentials tested?

have you created your gmail credentials like in this video?

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Piotr,

My instructor sent more instructions, which were still a bit vague. But using your video along with his instructions, I got it to work. Thank you!! I sent an email, received it, clicked the response and n8n showed everything went through and was received.

Will the credentials I set up in this project apply to all projects or do I need to set up new credentials for each project?

Thank you again,

Michelle (PanthersVisma)

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Credentials are shared so when you set them up once you dont have to set them for each project.

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Thank you, PIotr!