Google Calendar
HourStack
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Google Calendar + HourStack

Add new Google Calendar events to your HourStack week

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and HourStack

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

Add new Google Calendar events to your HourStack week
Workflow diagram: Google Calendar + HourStack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

New Event in Google Calendar

Triggers when an event is created.

Then this action happens in HourStack

HourStack

Create Entry in HourStack

Creates a new entry with the option to start the timer.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add new Google Calendar events to your HourStack week.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect HourStack to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your HourStack account, using HourStack 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: New Event (Triggers when an event is created.).

  • Then set up an Action for HourStack

    Then set up an Action for HourStack

    Choose this action: Create Entry (Creates a new entry with the option to start the timer.).

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 HourStack.

  • 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 Google Calendar events to your HourStack week!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

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

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    triggerbyzapier
  • 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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    triggerbyifttt
  • HourStack

    Create label

    Creates a new label.

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    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Create entry

    Creates a new entry with the option to start the timer.

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    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Create project

    Creates a new project.

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  • HourStack

    Find entries

    Find entries based on various search parameters.

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  • HourStack

    Archive client

    Archives a client.

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    actionbyzapier
  • HourStack

    Create client

    Creates a new client.

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    actionbyzapier

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

Automation Platforms

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