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Asana email verification with BillionVerify

Asana is a widely used project management platform where teams track tasks, projects, and goals. Connecting BillionVerify to Asana via n8n or Integrately lets you automatically validate contact email addresses stored in Asana tasks and custom fields, keeping client and stakeholder data accurate.

Why verify before the send

Project teams often store client or vendor email addresses directly in Asana tasks or portfolios. Unverified addresses lead to failed notifications, missed approvals, and wasted outreach. BillionVerify filters out invalid, disposable, and role-based addresses so every contact in your Asana workspace is reachable when it matters.

Ready-to-use n8n workflow

Import this workflow into n8n β€” it verifies every address with BillionVerify before Asana sends, so only deliverable contacts are emailed. Install the BillionVerify community node first, then add your API key. Adapted from this n8n template

verify-emails-in-asana.json
{
  "name": "Monitor Reddit for sales opportunities with GPT-4o and create Asana tasks + BillionVerify",
  "nodes": [
    {
      "id": "0ea531ab-ec68-45d6-b5ad-3eabbdb4dfa6",
      "name": "Note",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "color": 7,
        "width": 596,
        "height": 560,
        "content": "## 🎯 Reddit Sales Opportunity Monitor\n\n**What it does:**  \nAutomatically scans Reddit every 2 hours to identify potential sales opportunities using AI analysis\n\n**How it works:**  \n1. Searches Google for Reddit posts matching target keywords  \n2. AI analyzes each post for buying intent and problem-solving needs  \n3. Filters and routes by intent level (high/medium/low)  \n4. Creates Asana tasks for qualified leads  \n5. Sends real-time Google Chat alerts to your team\n\n**Requirements:**  \nβ€’ SerpApi (Google search)  \nβ€’ OpenAI API (GPT-4o)  \nβ€’ Asana workspace  \nβ€’ Google Chat space\n\n**Setup:**  \nUpdate search query, Asana workspace ID, and Google Chat space IDs before running"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "0f194d60-e2ac-45a9-ae9e-22faa6356f49",
      "name": "Note1",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        3024,
        704
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 592,
        "height": 416,
        "content": "## πŸ“‘ Data Collection\nScheduled search every 2 hours β†’ Fetches Reddit posts via Google β†’ Splits results for individual processing"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "65fe4bef-924a-4c64-89ff-53b2a4ec5c6d",
      "name": "Note2",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
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        720
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 960,
        "height": 504,
        "content": "## 🧠 AI Analysis & Filtering\nAI evaluates each post for sales intent β†’ Filters out non-opportunities β†’ Extracts structured lead data"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "20e9cade-9510-4580-bb41-86c9fe9833f2",
      "name": "Note4",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        4720,
        672
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 260,
        "height": 668,
        "content": "## πŸ”€ Intent-Based Routing\nRoutes qualified leads by intent level: high β†’ medium β†’ low"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "79992e5c-2c9a-48ee-bcad-03754525078a",
      "name": "Note5",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        4976,
        656
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 444,
        "height": 668,
        "content": "## βœ… Actions & Notifications\nCreates Asana tasks for each intent level β†’ Sends Google Chat alerts to notify team"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "07e4d778-fa5a-43b0-b880-cacbaae2a157",
      "name": "Sticky Note7",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
      "position": [
        2976,
        1424
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 672,
        "height": 336,
        "content": "## 🚨 Error Handling\nCatches workflow failures β†’ Sends email alerts with error details"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "20833be3-dcdc-4979-9eff-19f86bfc9edc",
      "name": "Every 2 Hours",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.cron",
      "position": [
        3104,
        896
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "fab81217-f782-4414-9755-efb465df0101",
      "name": "Filter Valid Opportunities",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "position": [
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        896
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "conditions": {
          "options": {
            "version": 1,
            "leftValue": "",
            "caseSensitive": true,
            "typeValidation": "strict"
          },
          "combinator": "and",
          "conditions": [
            {
              "id": "is_opportunity_check",
              "operator": {
                "type": "boolean",
                "operation": "true",
                "singleValue": true
              },
              "leftValue": "={{ $json.output.is_opportunity }}",
              "rightValue": ""
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 2
    },
    {
      "id": "7205545c-6c38-411e-879e-d165fb283514",
      "name": "Extract Lead Data",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
      "position": [
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        896
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "assignments": {
          "assignments": [
            {
              "id": "5c96296b-7937-427b-993c-5f844e033d87",
              "name": "is_opportunity",
              "type": "string",
              "value": "={{ $json.output.is_opportunity }}"
            },
            {
              "id": "9d17e7ec-e06f-4bac-b18e-a682df15b645",
              "name": "intent_level",
              "type": "string",
              "value": "={{ $json.output.intent_level }}"
            },
            {
              "id": "6f93fdf4-9312-4702-8f5c-cce597732366",
              "name": "problem_summary",
              "type": "string",
              "value": "={{ $json.output.problem_summary }}"
            },
            {
              "id": "88114d15-afd4-4209-8a60-7eff302d4076",
              "name": "recommended_action",
              "type": "string",
              "value": "={{ $json.output.recommended_action }}"
            },
            {
              "id": "78ada7dc-18cc-47f6-a4bc-8b34536616b4",
              "name": "confidence_score",
              "type": "string",
              "value": "={{ $json.output.confidence_score }}"
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 3.3
    },
    {
      "id": "73584207-fa8e-4748-9f23-6ba83c744579",
      "name": "Alert High Intent Lead",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleChat",
      "position": [
        5248,
        768
      ],
      "webhookId": "0f7ab856-b0cf-4f10-a65a-22a9d65ab940",
      "parameters": {
        "spaceId": "=",
        "messageUi": {
          "text": "={{ $json.intent_level }}"
        },
        "authentication": "oAuth2",
        "additionalFields": {}
      },
      "credentials": {
        "googleChatOAuth2Api": {
          "id": "f74MQlFeLVQ0UPuH",
          "name": "Chat account"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "d361e951-f0f5-4b47-bab7-925423c32fa8",
      "name": "Create High Intent Task",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.asana",
      "position": [
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        768
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "name": "=Reddit Lead: {{ $json.intent_level }}",
        "workspace": "1212551193156936",
        "authentication": "oAuth2",
        "otherProperties": {
          "notes": "=**Source:** \n{{ $json.problem_summary }}\n**Author:** \n\n**Score:** \n{{ $json.confidence_score }}\n---\n\n**AI Analysis:**\n\n**Intent Level:** \n{{ $json.intent_level }}\n**Confidence:**{{ $json.confidence_score }} %\n\n**Problem Summary:**\n{{ $json.problem_summary }}\n"
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "asanaOAuth2Api": {
          "id": "9Jp2gIIAp5UAgrHO",
          "name": "saurabh Asana account 4"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "fcbacd0c-e4fe-4a71-925c-994bbe8fea59",
      "name": "Search Reddit Posts",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-serpapi.serpApi",
      "position": [
        3328,
        896
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "q": "site:reddit.com (\"looking for\" OR \"need help with\" OR \"any tool for\" OR \"recommend software\")",
        "location": "India",
        "requestOptions": {},
        "additionalFields": {}
      },
      "credentials": {
        "serpApi": {
          "id": "QI365lypq6fP6Um7",
          "name": "SerpApi account Vivek"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "75381826-4f9e-4309-bc07-83e9b30447fa",
      "name": "Split Search Results",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.splitOut",
      "position": [
        3552,
        896
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {},
        "fieldToSplitOut": "organic_results"
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "3ef7e5d0-1138-4a48-bcc9-269910c8d6ba",
      "name": "Loop Over Items",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.splitInBatches",
      "position": [
        3760,
        896
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {}
      },
      "typeVersion": 3
    },
    {
      "id": "0fd89372-03a0-49b2-a1f9-af6133145dd1",
      "name": "AI Lead Analyzer",
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent",
      "position": [
        4048,
        896
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "options": {
          "systemMessage": "=You are an expert sales opportunity analyst. Analyze the following Reddit post and determine if it represents a legitimate sales opportunity.\n\n**POST CONTENT:**\n{{ $json.snippet }}\n\n**YOUR TASK:**\n1. Determine if this is a real sales opportunity (true/false)\n2. Assess the intent level: \"high\", \"medium\", or \"low\"\n   - **High**: Actively looking for solutions, asking for recommendations, has budget signals\n   - **Medium**: Exploring options, has a problem but no urgency\n   - **Low**: Casual mention, theoretical discussion, or off-topic\n3. Summarize the core problem in 1-2 sentences\n4. Suggest a specific next action (e.g., \"Reply with product demo\", \"Share case study\")\n5. Assign a confidence score (0-100) based on clarity and buying signals\n\n**IMPORTANT:**\n- Only mark as opportunity if there's clear problem-solving or buying intent\n- Be conservative with \"high\" intent - reserve for clear buying signals\n- Return \"is_opportunity: false\" for general discussions, memes, or off-topic content\n\nOutput your analysis in the structured JSON format."
        },
        "hasOutputParser": true
      },
      "typeVersion": 1.8
    },
    {
      "id": "b20e8fad-9d5e-457c-b139-9cad83f16fda",
      "name": "Structured Output Parser",
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured",
      "position": [
        4176,
        1072
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1.3
    },
    {
      "id": "f7c35091-07e5-43cc-ad22-dbcdf55fb973",
      "name": "OpenAI Chat Model",
      "type": "@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi",
      "position": [
        4000,
        1088
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "model": "gpt-4o",
        "options": {
          "temperature": 0.3
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "openAiApi": {
          "id": "5Kzt6hGSZ1JHZqWN",
          "name": "OpenAi account 2"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "d74e4639-a790-4e19-8bdb-cb3460d54d3f",
      "name": "Route by Intent Level",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.switch",
      "position": [
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        896
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "rules": {
          "values": [
            {
              "conditions": {
                "options": {
                  "leftValue": "",
                  "caseSensitive": true,
                  "typeValidation": "strict"
                },
                "combinator": "and",
                "conditions": [
                  {
                    "operator": {
                      "type": "string",
                      "operation": "equals"
                    },
                    "leftValue": "",
                    "rightValue": ""
                  }
                ]
              }
            }
          ]
        },
        "options": {}
      },
      "typeVersion": 3.1
    },
    {
      "id": "4f1d897a-4860-4041-bc7c-09f14511d3df",
      "name": "Alert Medium Intent Lead",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleChat",
      "position": [
        5248,
        960
      ],
      "webhookId": "0f7ab856-b0cf-4f10-a65a-22a9d65ab940",
      "parameters": {
        "spaceId": "=",
        "messageUi": {
          "text": "={{ $json.intent_level }}"
        },
        "authentication": "oAuth2",
        "additionalFields": {}
      },
      "credentials": {
        "googleChatOAuth2Api": {
          "id": "f74MQlFeLVQ0UPuH",
          "name": "Chat account"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "469c2286-9348-47c6-b013-a3921c773d89",
      "name": "Create Medium Intent Task",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.asana",
      "position": [
        5040,
        960
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "name": "=Reddit Lead: {{ $json.intent_level }}",
        "workspace": "1212551193156936",
        "authentication": "oAuth2",
        "otherProperties": {
          "notes": "=**Source:** \n{{ $json.problem_summary }}\n**Author:** \n\n**Score:** \n{{ $json.confidence_score }}\n---\n\n**AI Analysis:**\n\n**Intent Level:** \n{{ $json.intent_level }}\n**Confidence:**{{ $json.confidence_score }} %\n\n**Problem Summary:**\n{{ $json.problem_summary }}\n"
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "asanaOAuth2Api": {
          "id": "9Jp2gIIAp5UAgrHO",
          "name": "saurabh Asana account 4"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "697d793a-9d20-47e0-988c-eec635618d91",
      "name": "Alert Low Intent Lead",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.googleChat",
      "position": [
        5248,
        1152
      ],
      "webhookId": "0f7ab856-b0cf-4f10-a65a-22a9d65ab940",
      "parameters": {
        "spaceId": "=",
        "messageUi": {
          "text": "={{ $json.intent_level }}"
        },
        "authentication": "oAuth2",
        "additionalFields": {}
      },
      "credentials": {
        "googleChatOAuth2Api": {
          "id": "f74MQlFeLVQ0UPuH",
          "name": "Chat account"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "8271e872-eb27-4ff8-81bb-e197f9ca0aec",
      "name": "Create Low Intent Task",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.asana",
      "position": [
        5040,
        1152
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "name": "=Reddit Lead: {{ $json.intent_level }}",
        "workspace": "1212551193156936",
        "authentication": "oAuth2",
        "otherProperties": {
          "notes": "=**Source:** \n{{ $json.problem_summary }}\n**Author:** \n\n**Score:** \n{{ $json.confidence_score }}\n---\n\n**AI Analysis:**\n\n**Intent Level:** \n{{ $json.intent_level }}\n**Confidence:**{{ $json.confidence_score }} %\n\n**Problem Summary:**\n{{ $json.problem_summary }}\n"
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "asanaOAuth2Api": {
          "id": "9Jp2gIIAp5UAgrHO",
          "name": "saurabh Asana account 4"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "b5beb872-03f5-42f7-9933-bf404b76f8b8",
      "name": "Workflow Error Handler",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.errorTrigger",
      "position": [
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        1584
      ],
      "parameters": {},
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "20157329-5fe5-4d9f-9f1d-cd6cc22399b3",
      "name": "Send Error Email",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.gmail",
      "position": [
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        1584
      ],
      "webhookId": "3661e730-399e-45d7-8062-ec6affcff392",
      "parameters": {
        "message": "=🚨 *Reddit Workflow Error*\n\n*Error Node:* {{ $json.node.name }}\n*Error Message:* {{ $json.error.message }}\n*Timestamp:* {{ $now.toISO() }}\n\nPlease investigate immediately.",
        "options": {},
        "emailType": "text"
      },
      "typeVersion": 2.2
    },
    {
      "parameters": {
        "operation": "verify",
        "email": "={{ $json.email || $json.Email }}",
        "additionalOptions": {}
      },
      "type": "n8n-nodes-billionverify.billionVerify",
      "typeVersion": 1,
      "position": [
        3032,
        1584
      ],
      "name": "Verify Email (BillionVerify)",
      "credentials": {
        "billionVerifyApi": {
          "id": "",
          "name": "BillionVerify account"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "parameters": {
        "conditions": {
          "options": {
            "caseSensitive": true,
            "leftValue": "",
            "typeValidation": "loose"
          },
          "combinator": "and",
          "conditions": [
            {
              "id": "is-deliverable",
              "leftValue": "={{ $json.is_deliverable }}",
              "rightValue": "",
              "operator": {
                "type": "boolean",
                "operation": "true",
                "singleValue": true
              }
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
      "typeVersion": 2,
      "position": [
        3212,
        1584
      ],
      "name": "IF deliverable"
    }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "Every 2 Hours": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Search Reddit Posts",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Loop Over Items": {
      "main": [
        [],
        [
          {
            "node": "AI Lead Analyzer",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "AI Lead Analyzer": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Filter Valid Opportunities",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Extract Lead Data": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Route by Intent Level",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "OpenAI Chat Model": {
      "ai_languageModel": [
        [
          {
            "node": "AI Lead Analyzer",
            "type": "ai_languageModel",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Search Reddit Posts": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Split Search Results",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Split Search Results": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Loop Over Items",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Route by Intent Level": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Create High Intent Task",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Create Low Intent Task": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Alert Low Intent Lead",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Workflow Error Handler": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Verify Email (BillionVerify)",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Create High Intent Task": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Alert High Intent Lead",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Structured Output Parser": {
      "ai_outputParser": [
        [
          {
            "node": "AI Lead Analyzer",
            "type": "ai_outputParser",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
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    },
    "Create Medium Intent Task": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Alert Medium Intent Lead",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Filter Valid Opportunities": {
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        [
          {
            "node": "Extract Lead Data",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
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        [
          {
            "node": "Extract Lead Data",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
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            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
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    "IF deliverable": {
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          {
            "node": "Send Error Email",
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}

Workflow templates with Asana

Ready-to-use workflows that verify emails before Asana sends.

How it works

  1. 1

    Connect Asana and BillionVerify in n8n or via the Integrately 1-click integration.

  2. 2

    Trigger the workflow when a task is created or updated with an email address in a custom field.

  3. 3

    Send the address to BillionVerify's API and receive a structured result indicating validity, type, and risk level.

  4. 4

    Update the Asana task with a custom field or tag reflecting the verification outcome.

  5. 5

    Route verified addresses to downstream tools; flag or skip unverified ones for manual review.

When to use this

Validate client emails on task creation

When a new Asana task is created with a client email in a custom field, automatically send that address to BillionVerify. Tasks with invalid emails get a warning tag, prompting the team to confirm the contact before outreach begins.

Sync verified contacts to email tools

Use an Asana-to-email-platform workflow that passes addresses through BillionVerify first. Only contacts that clear verification are added to campaign lists, protecting deliverability and keeping bounce rates within safe limits.

Periodic contact audits

Schedule a recurring workflow to pull all email addresses from Asana custom fields, verify them in bulk with BillionVerify, and update task custom field values to reflect current validity status.

FAQ

Can BillionVerify check emails stored in Asana custom fields?

Yes. Any workflow tool that can read Asana task data β€” including n8n and Integrately β€” can extract email values from custom fields and pass them to BillionVerify's API.

Is there a limit on how many addresses I can verify?

BillionVerify offers tiered plans that scale from small teams to enterprise volumes. Bulk verification lets you process entire contact lists in a single API call.

Does verifying emails in Asana require technical setup?

With Integrately's 1-click setup, no coding is required. For more custom logic β€” like conditional branching based on verification outcome β€” n8n's visual workflow builder is straightforward for non-developers.

What does BillionVerify return for each address?

Each check returns a status (valid, invalid, disposable, catch-all, role), SMTP reachability, and a risk score, giving you enough detail to decide how to handle each contact in Asana.

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