Foursquare
Evernote
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Foursquare + Evernote

Save your checkins as Evernote notes

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Foursquare and Evernote

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.

Foursquare and Evernote can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Save your checkins as Evernote notes
Workflow diagram: Foursquare + Evernote integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Foursquare

Foursquare

Any new check-in in Foursquare

This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.

Then this action happens in Evernote

Evernote

Create a link note in Evernote

This Action will create a new link note from a source URL in the notebook you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Save your checkins as Evernote notes.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Foursquare and Evernote to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

    Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Evernote to IFTTT.

    Connect Evernote to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Evernote account, using Evernote 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 Foursquare

    Set up a Trigger action for Foursquare

    Choose the following trigger: Any new check-in (This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.).

  • Then set up an Action for Evernote

    Then set up an Action for Evernote

    Choose this action: Create a link note (This Action will create a new link note from a source URL in the notebook 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 Foursquare and Evernote.

  • 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 Save your checkins as Evernote notes!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Evernote

    New note

    Triggers when a new note is created in or moved to a notebook.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Evernote

    New tag added to note

    Triggers when a specific tag is added to a note in Evernote.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Evernote

    New note in a notebook

    This Trigger fires every time you create a new note in a specific notebook.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Evernote

    New reminder

    Triggers when a new reminder with a date is added to a notebook.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Evernote

    Watch notes

    Triggers when a note is created or updated in a selected notebook.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Evernote

    Add a specific tag to note

    This Trigger fires every time you add a specific tag to any of your notes.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Foursquare

    Create a check-in

    Create a check-in

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create an event

    Create an event

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create a tip

    Create a tip

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Upload a photo

    Upload a photo

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Any new check-in

    This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Foursquare

    New check-in at category

    This Trigger fires every time you check in to a venue in a specific category on Foursquare or Swarm. It only works with public check-ins.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

Evernote

Evernote

Notes

A freemium note-taking service compatible with any device, which helps users to organize their tasks, to-dos, notes, and thoughts

Elevate your note taking game with Evernote, the ultimate productivity app that enables you to capture and organize all your ideas, projects, and tasks across all your devices. Keep everything in one place and never miss a beat.

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.