Google Tasks
Google Calendar
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Tasks + Google Calendar

Create event from Google Task

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Tasks and Google Calendar

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

Diagram

Create event from Google Task
Workflow diagram: Google Tasks + Google Calendar integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Tasks

Google Tasks

New task added in Google Tasks

This trigger fires when a task is added to a list.

Then this action happens in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Quick add event in Google Calendar

This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create event from Google Task.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Tasks to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Tasks to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar 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 Tasks

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Tasks

    Choose the following trigger: New task added (This trigger fires when a task is added to a list.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Choose this action: Quick add event (This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.).

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 Tasks and Google Calendar.

  • 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 Create event from Google Task!

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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  • Google Tasks

    Create task

    Creates a new task.

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  • Google Tasks

    Add task to a list

    This action will add a task to the given task list.

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  • Google Tasks

    Update task

    Update an existing task.

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  • Google Tasks

    Create task list

    Creates a new task list.

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  • Google Tasks

    Create a task

    Creates a new task.

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  • Google Tasks

    Api request (beta)

    This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

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Apps you need

Google Tasks

Google Tasks

Task Management

A Productivity Tool for Google Users

Manage your tasks easily with Google Tasks. Stay on top of your to-do list, track deadlines, and access your tasks from any device with this seamless, cross-platform app.

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.

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.