Airtable
Gmail
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Airtable + Gmail

Send Gmail messages for new Airtable records in views

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Airtable and Gmail

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Airtable and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Send Gmail messages for new Airtable records in views
Workflow diagram: Airtable + Gmail integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Airtable

Airtable

New Record In View in Airtable

Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.

Then these actions happen in Airtable and Airtable

Gmail

Send Email in Gmail

Create and send a new email message.

Airtable

New Record in Airtable

Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Gmail messages for new Airtable records in views.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Airtable and Gmail to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Airtable account, using Airtable credentials.

  • Connect Gmail to Zapier.

    Connect Gmail to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Airtable

    Set up a Trigger action for Airtable

    Choose the following trigger: New Record In View (Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.).

  • Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send Email (Create and send a new email message.).

  • Then set up another Action for Airtable

    Then set up another Action for Airtable

    Choose this action: New Record (Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Airtable and Gmail.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send Gmail messages for new Airtable records in views!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

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  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

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    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

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  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

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  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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  • Airtable

    Update record

    Update the values of specific cells in an Airtable record.

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  • Airtable

    Get record

    Get a specific record

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  • Airtable

    Delete record

    Delete specific record by ID.

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  • Airtable

    Create single record

    Create single record

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  • Airtable

    Create multiple records

    Create multiple records

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  • Airtable

    List records

    List records

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Apps you need

Airtable

Airtable

Spreadsheets

A no-code platform for building collaborative apps using spreadsheet-database hybrid as a data-layer

Airtable is a modern and flexible low-code platform that combines the power of a full database with the ease of use of a spreadsheet. With native mobile and desktop apps, Airtable offers a variety of templates for easy-to-use and customizable workflows, providing powerful features such as file attachments, kanban card stacks, calendars, and reporting. Link related content intelligently, configure the perfect view, and integrate with hundreds of your favorite apps and services.

Zapier

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Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

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