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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Gmail + Trello

Create Trello cards from new Gmail emails [Business Gmail Accounts Only]

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail and Trello

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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.

Gmail and Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

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Create Trello cards from new Gmail emails [Business Gmail Accounts Only]
Workflow diagram: Gmail + Trello integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Gmail

Gmail

New Email in Gmail

Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

Then this action happens in Trello

Trello

Create Card in Trello

Adds a new card on a specific board and list.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Trello cards from new Gmail emails [Business Gmail Accounts Only].

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Gmail and Trello to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Gmail to Zapier.

    Connect Gmail to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Trello account, using Trello 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 Gmail

    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 Trello

    Then set up an Action for Trello

    Choose this action: Create Card (Adds a new card on a specific board and list.).

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 Gmail and Trello.

  • 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 Trello cards from new Gmail emails [Business Gmail Accounts Only]!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

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  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

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  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

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  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

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  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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  • Trello

    Create card

    Adds a new card on a specific board and list.

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  • Trello

    Create a card

    This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.

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  • Trello

    Update card

    Update a card's name, description, due date, or position in list.

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  • Trello

    Create board

    Creates a new board.

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  • Trello

    Move card to list

    Moves a specific card to a list on a specific board.

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  • Trello

    Create comment

    Writes a new comment on a specific card.

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