An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Sheets + Asana
gSheets > Asana Spreadsheets Project
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Sheets and Asana
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 Sheets and Asana can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Sheets
New spreadsheet added to folder in Google Sheets
This trigger fires when a new spreadsheet is added to a Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for spreadsheets created after the Applet turned on.
Then this action happens in Asana
Create task in Asana
This Action will create a new task for the specified project.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to gSheets > Asana Spreadsheets Project.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Sheets and Asana to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.
Connect Asana to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Asana account, using Asana 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 Sheets
Choose the following trigger: New spreadsheet added to folder (This trigger fires when a new spreadsheet is added to a Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for spreadsheets created after the Applet turned on.).
Then set up an Action for Asana
Choose this action: Create task (This Action will create a new task for the specified project.).
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 Sheets and Asana.
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 gSheets > Asana Spreadsheets Project!
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Create task
Adds a new task.
actionbyzapieriftttintegratelypipedreamCreate project
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Search Section by Name
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Apps you need
Google Sheets
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.
Asana is a powerful work management platform that simplifies team collaboration and project management. With Asana, you can track and prioritize tasks, monitor progress in real-time, and connect all your work in one place. From small tasks to big initiatives, Asana helps teams achieve great results, anywhere, anytime.
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.
