Microsoft Teams
Asana
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Microsoft Teams + Asana

Create Asana tasks from new Microsoft Teams team channel messages

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Microsoft Teams 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.

Microsoft Teams and Asana can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create Asana tasks from new Microsoft Teams team channel messages
Workflow diagram: Microsoft Teams + Asana integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams

New Channel Message in Microsoft Teams

Triggers when a new message is posted in a channel. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.

Then this action happens in Asana

Asana

Create Task in Asana

Adds a new task.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Asana tasks from new Microsoft Teams team channel messages.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Microsoft Teams and Asana to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Microsoft Teams to Zapier.

    Connect Microsoft Teams to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Asana to Zapier.

    Connect Asana to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Asana account, using Asana 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 Teams

    Set up a Trigger action for Microsoft Teams

    Choose the following trigger: New Channel Message (Triggers when a new message is posted in a channel. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.).

  • Then set up an Action for Asana

    Then set up an Action for Asana

    Choose this action: Create Task (Adds a new task.).

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 Teams and Asana.

  • 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 Asana tasks from new Microsoft Teams team channel messages!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Asana

    New task in project (legacy)

    Triggered when you add a new task to a project.

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  • Asana

    New project

    Triggered when you add a new project.

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  • Asana

    Tag added to task (legacy)

    Triggered when you add a tag to a task.

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  • Asana

    Completed task

    Triggered when a task within a project, or any project within a workspace, is marked as completed. Does not trigger on completed subtasks.

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  • Asana

    New task

    Triggers when a new task is added to project

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  • Asana

    New team

    Triggered when you add a new team.

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  • Microsoft Teams

    Send channel message

    Sends a message to a channel. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.

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  • Microsoft Teams

    Send chat message

    Sends a message in an existing chat.

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  • Microsoft Teams

    Post to channel

    This action will post a message to the specified channel.

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  • Microsoft Teams

    Create channel

    Creates a new channel within a team. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.

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  • Microsoft Teams

    Send a message

    Sends a message to a team's channel or to a chat.

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  • Microsoft Teams

    Send a channel message

    Send a Message to a selected channel

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Apps you need

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams

Video Conferencing

Online service for video and web conferencing, meetings, calls, and collaboration from Microsoft

Microsoft Teams is the ultimate workspace that seamlessly combines workplace chat, file storage, video meetings, and app integration. Boost your team's engagement and performance like never before.

Asana

Asana

Project Management

A versatile cloud project management platform

Asana is a powerful work management platform that simplifies team collaboration and project management. With Asana, you can track and prioritize tasks, monitor progress in real-time, and connect all your work in one place. From small tasks to big initiatives, Asana helps teams achieve great results, anywhere, anytime.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.