An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Sheets + Alpaca
Sell stocks using Google Sheets.
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Sheets and Alpaca
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.
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Sheets
New row added to spreadsheet in Google Sheets
This trigger fires when a new row is added to a spreadsheet you specify.
Then this action happens in Alpaca
Place Market Order in Alpaca
This action will place a new day market order for the given symbol, side and quantity.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Sell stocks using Google Sheets..
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Sheets and Alpaca 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 Alpaca to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Alpaca account, using Alpaca 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 row added to spreadsheet (This trigger fires when a new row is added to a spreadsheet you specify.).
Then set up an Action for Alpaca
Choose this action: Place Market Order (This action will place a new day market order for the given symbol, side and quantity.).
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 Alpaca.
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 Sell stocks using Google Sheets.!
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Cancel order
Cancels the order.
actionbyzapierpipedreamClose position
Closes the position.
actionbyzapierpipedreamGet account info
Get the account info.
actionbyzapierpipedreamPlace order
Places a new order.
actionbyzapierpipedreamCancel all orders
Cancel all orders
actionbypipedreamClose all positions
Close all positions
actionbypipedream
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.
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