Send & Receive Issues

How to Send the Same Email Automatically Every Month in Outlook

Phi Hung Vo Oct 12, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to configure a recurring email that sends the exact same message on a monthly basis.

How to Send the Same Email Automatically Every Month

Product: Microsoft Power Automate / Office 365 Outlook
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Setting up an automated monthly reminder or status update email.
Observed behavior: The user needs a way to automate this task so the email sends at the correct time each month without manual intervention.

Before you start

Ensure that you have an active Microsoft 365 account with access to Power Automate and Office 365 Outlook.

Solution 1Recommended

Create a Scheduled Cloud Flow in Power Automate

Use a scheduled trigger in Power Automate to automatically send a predefined email via Outlook every month.

Power Automate is Microsoft's workflow engine that connects different services. By setting up a scheduled cloud flow, you can command Office 365 Outlook to send an email at a specific date and time on a recurring monthly basis.

Create a Scheduled Flow

Set the Monthly Frequency

Name your flow. Set the starting date and time. Under the 'Repeat every' section, enter '1' and select 'Month' from the dropdown. Click 'Create'.

Configure Advanced Trigger Options

Click on the 'Recurrence' step that appears and select 'Show advanced options' to confirm your specific Time zone.

Add the Outlook Email Action

Click 'New step', search for 'Office 365 Outlook' in the operation search bar, and select the 'Send an email (V2)' action.

Complete the Email Fields

Fill in the required fields: add the recipient's email address in the 'To' field, write your recurring 'Subject', and type the message in the 'Body'.

Save and Test

Click 'Save' at the bottom or top right to save your flow. Finally, click 'Test' in the upper right corner, select 'Manually', and trigger it to ensure the email sends correctly.

Create a Scheduled Cloud Flow in Power Automate

Automation Active: Once saved and turned on, this flow runs on Microsoft's cloud servers, meaning it will send the email even if your computer is turned off.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I include attachments in my automated monthly email?

Yes. Inside the 'Send an email (V2)' action in Power Automate, click on 'Show advanced options'. Here, you can add an Attachment Name and Attachment Content. You can manually input file data or dynamically fetch files from OneDrive or SharePoint.

How do I stop or pause the automated monthly emails?

To stop the emails, go to the Power Automate homepage and click on 'My flows'. Hover over your scheduled email flow, click the three-dot icon (More commands), and select 'Turn off'. You can turn it back on at any time.

Can I CC or BCC other people on the recurring email?

Yes. By clicking 'Show advanced options' in the 'Send an email (V2)' step, you will see fields for CC and BCC where you can add additional email addresses just as you would in the standard Outlook application.

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