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Asana
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Gmail + Asana

Add new starred Gmail emails as tasks in Asana [Business Gmail Accounts Only]

About this workflow template

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

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Add new starred Gmail emails as tasks in Asana [Business Gmail Accounts Only]
Workflow diagram: Gmail + Asana integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Gmail

Gmail

New Starred Email in Gmail

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

Then these actions happen in Asana

Asana

Create Task in Asana

Adds a new task.

Asana

Create Task in Asana

Adds 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 new starred Gmail emails as tasks in Asana [Business Gmail Accounts Only].

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Asana to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Asana account, using Asana 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 Starred Email (Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.).

  • Then set up an Action for Asana

    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

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 Asana.

  • 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 new starred Gmail emails as tasks in Asana [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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  • Asana

    Create task

    Adds a new task.

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  • Asana

    Create project

    Adds a new project.

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  • Asana

    Create a task or a subtask

    Creates a task or a subtask.

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  • Asana

    Update task

    Update a specified Task in a Project

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  • Asana

    Search sections

    Search Section by Name

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  • Asana

    Find task by id

    Finds an existing task by its ID.

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Apps you need

Asana

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Project Management

A versatile cloud project management platform

Asana is a powerful work management platform that simplifies team collaboration and project management. With Asana, you can track and prioritize tasks, monitor progress in real-time, and connect all your work in one place. From small tasks to big initiatives, Asana helps teams achieve great results, anywhere, anytime.

Zapier

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