An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + Salesforce
Google Calendar to Salesforce Calendar Sync
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Salesforce
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.
Google Calendar and Salesforce can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
Any event starts in Google Calendar
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.
Then this action happens in Salesforce
Advanced: Insert a Record in Salesforce
This Action will insert a record into any SObject and set up to five fields on the new record.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Google Calendar to Salesforce Calendar Sync.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Salesforce to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect Salesforce to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Salesforce account, using Salesforce credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: 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.).
Then set up an Action for Salesforce
Choose this action: Advanced: Insert a Record (This Action will insert a record into any SObject and set up to five fields on the new record.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Calendar and Salesforce.
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 Google Calendar to Salesforce Calendar Sync!
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Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoEvent start
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew or updated event
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny 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.
triggerbyiftttEvent 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.
triggerbyiftttNew 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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Create record
Creates a new record of a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Lead, Opportunity, etc.).
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectCreate lead
Creates a new lead in Salesforce.
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbatoUpdate record
Updates an existing record for a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Lead, Opportunity, etc.).
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbatoCreate contact
Creates a new contact in Salesforce.
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectAdd lead to campaign
Adds an existing lead to an existing campaign.
actionbyzapierintegratelyFind record
Finds a record of a specified Salesforce object by up to two fields and values you choose.
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Apps you need
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.
Salesforce is the world's top-rated Customer Success Platform and #1 Cloud-based CRM application. It unites all departments with a shared view of every customer and boosts sales productivity with industry-specific apps and best practices.
Salesforce alternatives
IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.
