This automation scenario allows you to connect Microsoft Outlook and Asana
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.
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Microsoft Outlook and Asana can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Microsoft Outlook
Triggers when a new contact is added to your account
Then these actions happen in Asana
Adds a new task.
Adds a new task.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Generate Asana tasks from new Outlook contacts.
Part I
First, we need to connect Microsoft Outlook and Asana to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Microsoft Outlook to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Microsoft Outlook account, using Microsoft Outlook credentials.
Connect Asana to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Asana account, using Asana credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Microsoft Outlook
Choose the following trigger: New Contact (Triggers when a new contact is added to your account).
Then set up an Action for Asana
Choose this action: Create Task (Adds a new task.).
Then set up another Action for Asana
Choose this action: Create Task (Adds a new task.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Microsoft Outlook and Asana.
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 Generate Asana tasks from new Outlook contacts!
Triggered when you add a new task to a project.
Triggered when you add a new project.
Triggered when you add a tag to a task.
Triggered when a task within a project, or any project within a workspace, is marked as completed. Does not trigger on completed subtasks.
Triggers when a new task is added to project
Triggered when you add a new team.
Send an email from your Outlook account.
Create an event in the calendar of your choice.
Creates a new contact.
Creates a draft of an email that can then be reviewed and sent out.
Updates a contact.
Search for a contact.
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