Google Calendar
Trello
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Calendar + Trello

Calendar Birthday to Trello Card

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Trello

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.

Google Calendar and Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Calendar Birthday to Trello Card
Workflow diagram: Google Calendar + Trello integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Event from search starts in Google Calendar

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.

Then this action happens in Trello

Trello

Create a card in Trello

This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Calendar Birthday to Trello Card.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Trello to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.

  • Connect Trello to IFTTT.

    Connect Trello to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Trello account, using Trello 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

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar

    Choose the following trigger: 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.).

  • Then set up an Action for Trello

    Then set up an Action for Trello

    Choose this action: Create a card (This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.).

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 Trello.

  • 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 Calendar Birthday to Trello Card!

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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  • Trello

    Create card

    Adds a new card on a specific board and list.

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  • Trello

    Create a card

    This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.

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  • Trello

    Update card

    Update a card's name, description, due date, or position in list.

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  • Trello

    Create board

    Creates a new board.

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  • Trello

    Move card to list

    Moves a specific card to a list on a specific board.

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  • Trello

    Create comment

    Writes a new comment on a specific card.

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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.

Trello

Trello

Task Management

A team collaboration tool that lets you manage projects and tasks

Trello is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that helps you organize your projects, no matter the size. With boards, lists, and cards, you can prioritize tasks and stay on top of everything from the big picture to the smallest details. Connect with your team in real-time and integrate with other key tools for seamless cross-team collaboration.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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.