An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Facebook + Google Calendar
When I'm tagged in some photo, add the photo to my calendar
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Facebook and Google Calendar
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.
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Facebook and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Facebook
You are tagged in a photo in Facebook
This Trigger fires every time you are tagged you in a new photo. NOTE: Facebook privacy settings may block IFTTT’s access to some photos you are tagged in.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
Quick add event in Google Calendar
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to When I'm tagged in some photo, add the photo to my calendar.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Facebook and Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Facebook to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Facebook account, using Facebook credentials.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar 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 Facebook
Choose the following trigger: You are tagged in a photo (This Trigger fires every time you are tagged you in a new photo. NOTE: Facebook privacy settings may block IFTTT’s access to some photos you are tagged in.).
Then set up an Action for Google Calendar
Choose this action: Quick add event (This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.).
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 Facebook and Google Calendar.
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 When I'm tagged in some photo, add the photo to my calendar!
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Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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