Harvest
Google Calendar
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Harvest + Google Calendar

If I stop a Harvest timer, then create a quick event in Google calendar.

About this workflow template

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.

Harvest and Google Calendar 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 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 If I stop a Harvest timer, then create a quick event in Google calendar..

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Harvest and Google Calendar 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 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 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 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 Harvest 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 If I stop a Harvest timer, then create a quick event in Google calendar.!

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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  • Harvest

    Create project

    Creates a project.

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  • Harvest

    Create task

    Adds a new task.

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  • Harvest

    Create timesheet entry

    Create timesheet entry

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  • Harvest

    Start time entry

    Start time entry

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  • Harvest

    Stop time entry

    Stop time entry

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  • 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.

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Apps you need

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.