This automation scenario allows you to connect Calendly and Salesforce Essentials
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.
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When this trigger fires in Calendly
Triggers when an invitee schedules an event
Then this action happens in Salesforce Essentials
Creates a new record of a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Deal, To-do, etc.).
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create leads in Salesforce Essentials with new events in Calendly.
Part I
First, we need to connect Calendly and Salesforce Essentials to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Calendly to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Calendly account, using Calendly credentials.
Connect Salesforce Essentials to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Salesforce Essentials account, using Salesforce Essentials credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Calendly
Choose the following trigger: Invitee Created (Triggers when an invitee schedules an event).
Then set up an Action for Salesforce Essentials
Choose this action: Create Record (Creates a new record of a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Deal, To-do, etc.).).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Calendly and Salesforce Essentials.
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 Create leads in Salesforce Essentials with new events in Calendly!
Triggers when an invitee schedules an event
Triggers when an invitee cancels a scheduled event.
This trigger fires when someone schedules a new Calendly event with you.
Triggers when a new event is scheduled
Invitee created (instant)
Invitee cancelled (instant)
Creates a new record of a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Deal, To-do, etc.).
Updates an existing record for a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Deal, To-do, etc.).
Finds a record of a specified Salesforce object by a field and value you choose.
Adds an existing lead to an existing campaign.
Adds an existing contact to an existing campaign.
Creates a new attachment (max 25MB).
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