An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + Evernote
Create Evernote journal based on Google Calendar events
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Evernote
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 Evernote 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 Evernote
Create a note in Evernote
This Action will create a new note in the notebook you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Evernote journal based on Google Calendar events.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Evernote 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 Evernote to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Evernote account, using Evernote 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 Evernote
Choose this action: Create a note (This Action will create a new note in the notebook you specify.).
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 Evernote.
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 Create Evernote journal based on Google Calendar events!
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Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
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Triggers a specified 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 note
Creates a new note in a notebook for Evernote.
actionbyzapierCreate a note
This Action will create a new note in the notebook you specify.
actionbyiftttintegromatAppend to note
Appends content to an existing note by title inside Evernote (it will be created first if it doesn't exist).
actionbyzapieriftttCreate a link note
This Action will create a new link note from a source URL in the notebook you specify.
actionbyiftttAppend a to-do to note
This Action will append a to-do checkbox to a note as determined by its title and notebook. Once a note’s size reaches 2MB a new note will be created.
actionbyiftttCreate image note from url
This Action will create a new note with an image attachment in the notebook you specify.
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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.
Elevate your note taking game with Evernote, the ultimate productivity app that enables you to capture and organize all your ideas, projects, and tasks across all your devices. Keep everything in one place and never miss a beat.
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