An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Harvest + RescueTime
Block distractions with FocusTime when you start a timer in Harvest
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Harvest and RescueTime
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
Harvest and RescueTime can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Harvest
Timer started in Harvest
This Trigger fires every time you start a new timer in Harvest.
Then this action happens in RescueTime
Start a FocusTime session in RescueTime
This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Block distractions with FocusTime when you start a timer in Harvest.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Harvest and RescueTime to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Harvest to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Harvest account, using Harvest credentials.
Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your RescueTime account, using RescueTime 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 Harvest
Choose the following trigger: Timer started (This Trigger fires every time you start a new timer in Harvest.).
Then set up an Action for RescueTime
Choose this action: Start a FocusTime session (This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.).
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 Harvest and RescueTime.
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 Block distractions with FocusTime when you start a timer in Harvest!
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