Google Calendar
Toggl
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Google Calendar + Toggl

Start Toggl time entries when Google Calendar events start

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Toggl

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.

Google Calendar and Toggl can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Start Toggl time entries when Google Calendar events start
Workflow diagram: Google Calendar + Toggl integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Event Start in Google Calendar

Triggers a specified time before an event starts.

Then this action happens in Toggl

Toggl

Start Time Entry in Toggl

Starts a new time entry.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Start Toggl time entries when Google Calendar events start.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Toggl to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.

    Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.

  • Connect Toggl to Zapier.

    Connect Toggl to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Toggl account, using Toggl 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 Google Calendar

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar

    Choose the following trigger: Event Start (Triggers a specified time before an event starts.).

  • Then set up an Action for Toggl

    Then set up an Action for Toggl

    Choose this action: Start Time Entry (Starts a new time entry.).

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 Google Calendar and Toggl.

  • 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 Start Toggl time entries when Google Calendar events start!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers a specified time before an event starts.

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  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

    Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).

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  • Google Calendar

    Any event starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event from search starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.

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  • Google Calendar

    New event added

    This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

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  • Toggl

    Create project

    Creates a new project.

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  • Toggl

    Create task

    Creates a new task.

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  • Toggl

    Create time entry

    Creates a new time entry.

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  • Toggl

    Get current time entry

    Get current time entry

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  • Toggl

    Get time entries

    Get time entries

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  • Toggl

    Get time entry

    Get time entry

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Apps you need

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Calendar

A time management and scheduling tool for efficient day-to-day organization

Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.

Zapier

Zapier

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