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Clockify
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Microsoft Outlook + Clockify

Create Clockify time entries from new calendar event starts in Microsoft Outlook

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Microsoft Outlook and Clockify

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.

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

Diagram

Create Clockify time entries from new calendar event starts in Microsoft Outlook
Workflow diagram: Microsoft Outlook + Clockify 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 Clockify

Clockify

Create Time Entry in Clockify

Creates a new time entry on a specified workspace.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Clockify time entries from new calendar event starts in Microsoft Outlook.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Clockify to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Clockify account, using Clockify 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 Clockify

    Then set up an Action for Clockify

    Choose this action: Create Time Entry (Creates a new time entry on a specified workspace.).

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 Clockify.

  • 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 Clockify time entries from new calendar event starts in Microsoft Outlook!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Microsoft Outlook

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail is received in your inbox.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    New calendar event

    Triggers when a new event is created in your calendar.

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Calendar event start

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

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    New contact

    Triggers when a new contact is added to your account

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  • Microsoft Outlook

    Updated calendar event

    Triggers when an event is updated.

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    New flagged email

    Triggers when a new email is flagged.

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  • Clockify

    Create project

    Creates a project on a specified workspace.

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    Create time entry

    Creates a new time entry on a specified workspace.

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  • Clockify

    Create task

    Creates a task on a specified project.

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  • Clockify

    Start timer

    Starts a new time entry.

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  • Clockify

    Create client

    Creates a client on a specified workspace.

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  • Clockify

    Stop timer

    Stops currently running time entry on a specified workspace.

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Apps you need

Clockify

Clockify

Time Tracking

Free Time Tracking and Timesheet App

Clockify is a full-featured, 100% free time tracking tool for teams that enables you to track work hours, manage projects, calculate billable rates, and generate customizable reports.

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