Email
GroupMe
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Email + GroupMe

Post MMS's to GroupMe

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Email and GroupMe

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.

Categories

Email and GroupMe can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Post MMS's to GroupMe
Workflow diagram: Email + GroupMe integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Email

Email

Send IFTTT any email in Email

Send IFTTT any email at [email protected] and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient. This trigger will reject emails with attachments over 30MB.

Then this action happens in GroupMe

GroupMe

Post a message to group in GroupMe

This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post MMS's to GroupMe.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Email and GroupMe to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Email to IFTTT.

    Connect Email to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect GroupMe to IFTTT.

    Connect GroupMe to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your GroupMe account, using GroupMe credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for Email

    Set up a Trigger action for Email

    Choose the following trigger: Send IFTTT any email (Send IFTTT any email at [email protected] and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient. This trigger will reject emails with attachments over 30MB.).

  • Then set up an Action for GroupMe

    Then set up an Action for GroupMe

    Choose this action: Post a message to group (This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.).

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 GroupMe.

  • 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 Post MMS's to GroupMe!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Email

    New inbound email

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

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  • Email

    Send ifttt an email tagged

    Send IFTTT an email at [email protected] with a hashtag in the subject (e.g. #IFTTT) and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment (up to 30MB) and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient.

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  • Email

    Send ifttt any email

    Send IFTTT any email at [email protected] and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient. This trigger will reject emails with attachments over 30MB.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Email

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received for processing according to specified criteria.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Email

    New email

    Triggers when a new email is received

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  • Email

    New read receipt

    Triggers when an email that you've enabled read receipts on via our `Send Outbound Email` trigger is opened.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • GroupMe

    Post a message to group

    This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a message

    Sends a message to a group.

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  • GroupMe

    Add a member

    Adds a new member to a group.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a direct message

    Sends a direct message to another user.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a group

    Creates a new group.

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  • GroupMe

    Destroy a group

    Destroys an existing group.

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Apps you need

GroupMe

GroupMe

Team Chat

A Mobile App for Group Chatting

GroupMe is a free, versatile messaging platform that allows you to easily connect with friends and loved ones. From group chats to one-on-one messaging, it's perfect for staying connected on any type of phone.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.