Harvest
Google Sheets
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Harvest + Google Sheets

If a Harvest project timer is stopped, append a row to a project timesheet in Google Drive

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Harvest and Google Sheets

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.

Harvest and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Harvest

Harvest

Timer stopped in Harvest

This Trigger fires every time you stop a new timer in Harvest.

Then this action happens in Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets

This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If a Harvest project timer is stopped, append a row to a project timesheet in Google Drive.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Harvest and Google Sheets to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

    Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Harvest account, using Harvest credentials.

  • Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets 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 stopped (This Trigger fires every time you stop a new timer in Harvest.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).

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 Harvest and Google Sheets.

  • 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 If a Harvest project timer is stopped, append a row to a project timesheet in Google Drive!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

    zapierpabbly-connect
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet

    Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Harvest

    Create project

    Creates a project.

    zapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbato
    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbato
  • Harvest

    Create task

    Adds a new task.

    zapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbato
    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbato
  • Harvest

    Create timesheet entry

    Create timesheet entry

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    actionbyintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Harvest

    Start time entry

    Start time entry

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Harvest

    Stop time entry

    Stop time entry

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Harvest

    Create task in project

    This Action will create a new task in the project you choose. NOTE: You must be an Admin in Harvest to do so.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt

Apps you need

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Spreadsheets

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.

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.