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Sidekick
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Gmail + Sidekick

Get Sidekick notifications for new emails on Gmail that match a search [Business Gmail Accounts Only]

About this workflow template

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.

Diagram

Get Sidekick notifications for new emails on Gmail that match a search [Business Gmail Accounts Only]
Workflow diagram: Gmail + Sidekick integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Gmail

Gmail

New Email Matching Search in Gmail

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

Then this action happens in Sidekick

Sidekick

New Desktop Notification in Sidekick

Send the name, link (optional), picture and headline from your trigger to Signals, which will provide you a desktop notification.

How to set up this workflow

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

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Sidekick to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Sidekick account, using Sidekick 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 Matching Search (Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.).

  • Then set up an Action for Sidekick

    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

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 Sidekick.

  • 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 Get Sidekick notifications for new emails on Gmail that match a search [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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  • Sidekick

    New desktop notification

    Send the name, link (optional), picture and headline from your trigger to Signals, which will provide you a desktop notification.

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  • Sidekick

    Create test

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