Google Calendar
Salesforce
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Google Calendar + Salesforce

Add new Google Calendar events to Salesforce

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Salesforce

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.

Categories

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

Diagram

Add new Google Calendar events to Salesforce
Workflow diagram: Google Calendar + Salesforce 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 Salesforce

Salesforce

Create Record in Salesforce

Creates a new record of a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Lead, Opportunity, etc.).

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 Salesforce.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Salesforce to Zapier.

    Give Zapier 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 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 Salesforce

    Then set up an Action for Salesforce

    Choose this action: Create Record (Creates a new record of a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Lead, Opportunity, etc.).).

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 Salesforce.

  • 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 Salesforce!

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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  • 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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  • Salesforce

    Create record

    Creates a new record of a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Lead, Opportunity, etc.).

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  • Salesforce

    Create lead

    Creates a new lead in Salesforce.

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  • Salesforce

    Update record

    Updates an existing record for a specified Salesforce object (ie. Contact, Lead, Opportunity, etc.).

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  • Salesforce

    Create contact

    Creates a new contact in Salesforce.

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  • Salesforce

    Add lead to campaign

    Adds an existing lead to an existing campaign.

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  • Salesforce

    Find 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

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.

Salesforce

Salesforce

CRM

Enterprise cloud CRM platform

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.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.