An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + Notion
Add new Google Calendar events to my Notion to-do list
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Notion
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.
Categories
Google Calendar and Notion can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
New event added in Google Calendar
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.
Then this action happens in Notion
Add item to a To-Do list in Notion
This action will add a to-do item to an existing Notion To-Do List template.
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 my Notion to-do list.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Notion 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 Notion to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Notion account, using Notion 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: 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.).
Then set up an Action for Notion
Choose this action: Add item to a To-Do list (This action will add a to-do item to an existing Notion To-Do List template.).
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 Notion.
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 my Notion to-do list!
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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 database item
Creates an item in a database.
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectCreate page
Creates a Page inside a parent page
actionbyzapierpabbly-connectpipedreamUpdate database item
Updates a database item.
actionbyzapierautomateiointegratelypabbly-connectAdd item to a to-do list
This action will add a to-do item to an existing Notion To-Do List template.
actionbyiftttUpdate page
Updates a page.
actionbyzapierpipedreampabbly-connectAppend block to parent
Append block to parent
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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.
The ultimate all-in-one workspace for teams. Bring together notes, tasks, wikis, and projects in one place. Customizable and collaborative for increased productivity.
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