Gmail
Podio
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Gmail + Podio

Add tasks to Podio from new emails on Gmail [Business Gmail Accounts Only]

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail and Podio

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 Podio can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Add tasks to Podio from new emails on Gmail [Business Gmail Accounts Only]
Workflow diagram: Gmail + Podio 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 Podio

Podio

Create Task in Podio

Create a new task.

How to set up this workflow

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

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Podio to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Podio account, using Podio 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 Podio

    Then set up an Action for Podio

    Choose this action: Create Task (Create a new task.).

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 Podio.

  • 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 Add tasks to Podio from new emails on Gmail [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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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    New attachment

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

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    triggerbyzapier
  • 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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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Podio

    Create item

    Create a new item, record or entry inside an app (standard or custom).

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    actionbyzapierpabbly-connectintegrately
  • Podio

    Create task

    Create a new task.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypipedream
  • Podio

    Update item

    Update an item, record or entry inside an app (standard or custom).

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    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Podio

    Create a task

    Creates a new task.

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    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connect
  • Podio

    Create status

    Add a status update to a workspace stream.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Podio

    Add an item

    Adds a new item

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    actionbyautomateio

Apps you need

Podio

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An online work platform to organize and manage teams and projects

Podio is a customizable online work platform that streamlines team collaboration and workflows. With hundreds of specialized apps to choose from, you can create a workspace tailored to your business needs.

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