An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Autopilot + Slack
Send a channel messages in Slack when new activities occur in Ortto
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Autopilot and Slack
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts 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.
Autopilot and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Autopilot
New Activity Occurred in Autopilot
Triggers when a new Ortto activity occurs.
Then this action happens in Slack
Send Channel Message in Slack
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send a channel messages in Slack when new activities occur in Ortto.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Autopilot and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Autopilot to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Autopilot account, using Autopilot credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack 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 Autopilot
Choose the following trigger: New Activity Occurred (Triggers when a new Ortto activity occurs.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Autopilot and Slack.
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 a channel messages in Slack when new activities occur in Ortto!
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