This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail 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.
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Gmail and Asana can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Gmail
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Then these actions happen in Asana
Adds a new task.
Adds a new task.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Asana tasks from new emails in Gmail.
Part I
First, we need to connect Gmail and Asana to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Gmail to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.
Connect Asana to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Asana account, using Asana 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 Gmail
Choose the following trigger: New Email (Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.).
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
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Gmail and Asana.
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 Asana tasks from new emails in Gmail!
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.
Triggers when you label an email.
Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).
Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Adds a new task.
Adds a new project.
Creates a task or a subtask.
Update a specified Task in a Project
Search Section by Name
Finds an existing task by its ID.
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