This automation scenario allows you to connect Harvest 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.
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Harvest and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in Harvest
This Trigger fires every time you start a new timer in Harvest.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to When Harvest timer started, add a Check-In entry in Google Calendar.
Part I
First, we need to connect Harvest and Google Calendar 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 Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Part II
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 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
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Harvest and Google Calendar.
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 When Harvest timer started, add a Check-In entry in Google Calendar!
Triggers when an event is created.
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
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.
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.
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.
Creates a project.
Adds a new task.
Create timesheet entry
Start time entry
Stop time entry
This Action will create a new task in the project you choose. NOTE: You must be an Admin in Harvest to do so.
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 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.