RescueTime
Google Sheets
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects RescueTime + Google Sheets

Log my RescueTime alerts to a spreadsheet

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect RescueTime and Google Sheets

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

RescueTime and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Log my RescueTime alerts to a spreadsheet
Workflow diagram: RescueTime + Google Sheets integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in RescueTime

RescueTime

New alert delivered in RescueTime

This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.

Then this action happens in Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets

This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Log my RescueTime alerts to a spreadsheet.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect RescueTime and Google Sheets to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.

    Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your RescueTime account, using RescueTime credentials.

  • Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for RescueTime

    Set up a Trigger action for RescueTime

    Choose the following trigger: New alert delivered (This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).

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 RescueTime and Google Sheets.

  • 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 Log my RescueTime alerts to a spreadsheet!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet

    Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • RescueTime

    Log a highlight event

    Creates a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.

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    actionbyzapierifttt
  • RescueTime

    Start a focustime session

    This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.

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    actionbyiftttintegromat
  • RescueTime

    End current focustime session

    This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.

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    actionbyifttt
  • RescueTime

    Start or stop a focustime session

    Starts or stops a FocusTime session.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • RescueTime

    Log offline time

    Adds offline time to your RescueTime account for the specified amount of minutes.

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    actionbyzapierifttt
  • RescueTime

    Create a highlight event

    Creates a highlight event. Only for RescueTime Premium users.

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    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Spreadsheets

Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive

Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.