Instapaper
Gmail
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Instapaper + Gmail

When you move an article into a specific Instapaper folder, send it to your Kindle

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Instapaper and Gmail

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.

Instapaper and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

When you move an article into a specific Instapaper folder, send it to your Kindle
Workflow diagram: Instapaper + Gmail integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Instapaper

Instapaper

Item moved to folder in Instapaper

This Trigger fires every time you move an item to the folder you specify.

Then this action happens in Gmail

Gmail

Send an email in Gmail

This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to When you move an article into a specific Instapaper folder, send it to your Kindle.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Instapaper and Gmail to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

    Connect Instapaper to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Instapaper

    Set up a Trigger action for Instapaper

    Choose the following trigger: Item moved to folder (This Trigger fires every time you move an item to the folder you specify.).

  • Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).

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 Instapaper and Gmail.

  • 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 When you move an article into a specific Instapaper folder, send it to your Kindle!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateioalbato
  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

    zapieralbatopipedream
    triggerbyzapieralbatopipedream
  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

    zapierpipedream
    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Instapaper

    Save item

    This Action will save a new item to Instapaper.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    Add url

    Add url

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Instapaper

    Add page

    Add a URL to an Instapaper account.

    zapierintegrately
    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Instapaper

    Add link

    Adds a link to your Instapaper account.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect
  • Instapaper

    New item saved

    This Trigger fires every time you save a new item to Instapaper.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Instapaper

    New liked item

    This Trigger fires every time you like a new item in Instapaper.

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    triggerbyifttt

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