Email
Asana
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Email + Asana

Create tasks on Asana for new incoming emails

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Email and Asana

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.

Email and Asana can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create tasks on Asana for new incoming emails
Workflow diagram: Email + Asana integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Email

Email

New Inbound Email in Email

Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom **zapiermail.com** address.

Then these actions happen in Asana

Asana

Create Task in Asana

Adds a new task.

Asana

Create Task in Asana

Adds a new task.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create tasks on Asana for new incoming emails.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Email and Asana to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Email to Zapier.

    Connect Email to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Asana to Zapier.

    Connect Asana to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Asana account, using Asana 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 Email

    Set up a Trigger action for Email

    Choose the following trigger: New Inbound Email (Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom **zapiermail.com** address.).

  • Then set up an Action for Asana

    Then set up an Action for Asana

    Choose this action: Create Task (Adds a new task.).

  • Then set up another Action for Asana

    Choose this action: Create Task (Adds a new task.).

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 Email and Asana.

  • 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 Create tasks on Asana for new incoming emails!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Asana

    New task in project (legacy)

    Triggered when you add a new task to a project.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Asana

    New project

    Triggered when you add a new project.

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    triggerbyzapieriftttautomateiopabbly-connectalbato
  • Asana

    Tag added to task (legacy)

    Triggered when you add a tag to a task.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Asana

    Completed task

    Triggered when a task within a project, or any project within a workspace, is marked as completed. Does not trigger on completed subtasks.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Asana

    New task

    Triggers when a new task is added to project

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    triggerbyautomateiozapier
  • Asana

    New team

    Triggered when you add a new team.

    zapierpipedream
    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • Email

    Send me an email

    This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Email

    Send outbound email

    Send up to 5 emails per day on Free or Trial Zapier plans, or up to 10 emails per hour on paid Zapier plans from a custom address.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Email

    Send an email

    Sends a new email.

    integromatautomateio
    actionbyintegromatautomateio
  • Email

    Send yourself an email

    Send yourself an email

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Email

    Create a draft

    Creates and adds a new draft to a selected folder.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Email

    Copy an email

    Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.

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    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Asana

Asana

Project Management

A versatile cloud project management platform

Asana is a powerful work management platform that simplifies team collaboration and project management. With Asana, you can track and prioritize tasks, monitor progress in real-time, and connect all your work in one place. From small tasks to big initiatives, Asana helps teams achieve great results, anywhere, anytime.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.