This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail and Sidekick
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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When this trigger fires in Gmail
Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.
Then this action happens in Sidekick
Send the name, link (optional), picture and headline from your trigger to Signals, which will provide you a desktop notification.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Get Sidekick notifications for new emails on Gmail that match a search [Business Gmail Accounts Only].
Part I
First, we need to connect Gmail and Sidekick 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 Sidekick to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Sidekick account, using Sidekick 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 Matching Search (Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.).
Then set up an Action for Sidekick
Choose this action: New Desktop Notification (Send the name, link (optional), picture and headline from your trigger to Signals, which will provide you a desktop notification.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Gmail and Sidekick.
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 Get Sidekick notifications for new emails on Gmail that match a search [Business Gmail Accounts Only]!
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.
Send the name, link (optional), picture and headline from your trigger to Signals, which will provide you a desktop notification.
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