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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Microsoft Outlook + Trello

Create Trello cards when Microsoft Outlook calendar events begin

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Microsoft Outlook and Trello

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.

Microsoft Outlook and Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

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Create Trello cards when Microsoft Outlook calendar events begin
Workflow diagram: Microsoft Outlook + Trello integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook

Calendar Event Start in Microsoft Outlook

Triggers at a specified time before an event in your calendar starts.

Then this action happens in Trello

Trello

Create Card in Trello

Adds a new card on a specific board and list.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Trello cards when Microsoft Outlook calendar events begin.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Microsoft Outlook and Trello to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Microsoft Outlook to Zapier.

    Connect Microsoft Outlook to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Microsoft Outlook account, using Microsoft Outlook credentials.

  • Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Trello account, using Trello credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

    Set up a Trigger action for Microsoft Outlook

    Choose the following trigger: Calendar Event Start (Triggers at a specified time before an event in your calendar starts.).

  • Then set up an Action for Trello

    Then set up an Action for Trello

    Choose this action: Create Card (Adds a new card on a specific board and list.).

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 Microsoft Outlook and Trello.

  • 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 Create Trello cards when Microsoft Outlook calendar events begin!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Trello

    New card

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    Card moved to list

    Triggers when a Card is moved to a List in Trello, [inside the same Board](https://zapier.com/apps/trello/help#common-problems-trello#not-triggering-on-card-moved-to-list-when-a-card-is-moved-from-another-board).

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  • Trello

    New activity

    Triggers when there is activity in Trello.

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  • Trello

    New label added to card

    Triggers when a label is added in a Trello card.

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  • Trello

    Watch cards

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    New notification

    Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Send email

    Send an email from your Outlook account.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Create event

    Create an event in the calendar of your choice.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Create contact

    Creates a new contact.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Create draft email

    Creates a draft of an email that can then be reviewed and sent out.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Update contact

    Updates a contact.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Find a contact

    Search for a contact.

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