An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Microsoft Teams
Send auto-reply messages in Microsoft Teams for new mentions in Teams
About this workflow template
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 Teams can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Microsoft Teams
New Channel Mention in Microsoft Teams
Triggers when a member or highlight word is mentioned 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 Microsoft Teams
Send Channel Message in Microsoft Teams
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.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send auto-reply messages in Microsoft Teams for new mentions in Teams.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Microsoft Teams to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Microsoft Teams to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Microsoft Teams account, using Microsoft Teams 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
Choose the following trigger: New Channel Mention (Triggers when a member or highlight word is mentioned 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 Microsoft Teams
Choose this action: 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.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Microsoft Teams.
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 Send auto-reply messages in Microsoft Teams for new mentions in Teams!
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Supported triggers and actions
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.
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Triggers when a new message is received in a chat.
triggerbyzapieralbatoNew channel mention
Triggers when a member or highlight word is mentioned in a channel. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.
triggerbyzapierNew chat
Triggers when a new chat is created.
triggerbyzapieralbatoNew team member
Triggers when a new member is added to a team. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.
triggerbyzapierNew channel
Triggers when a new channel is created within a team.
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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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Sends a message in an existing chat.
actionbyzapierintegratelyPost to channel
This action will post a message to the specified channel.
actionbyiftttCreate 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.
actionbyzapierintegratelySend a message
Sends a message to a team's channel or to a chat.
actionbyintegromatSend a channel message
Send a Message to a selected channel
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