An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Reddit + Gmail
Send emails through Gmail for hot new Reddit posts
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Reddit and Gmail
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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Reddit and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Reddit
New Hot Post in Subreddit in Reddit
Triggers when there is a new hot post in the top 10 of a subreddit.
Then this action happens in Gmail
Send Email in Gmail
Create and send a new email message.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send emails through Gmail for hot new Reddit posts.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Reddit and Gmail to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Reddit to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Reddit account, using Reddit credentials.
Connect Gmail to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Reddit
Choose the following trigger: New Hot Post in Subreddit (Triggers when there is a new hot post in the top 10 of a subreddit.).
Then set up an Action for Gmail
Choose this action: Send Email (Create and send a new email message.).
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 Reddit and Gmail.
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 emails through Gmail for hot new Reddit posts!
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