An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Steam + Twitter
Create Twitter tweets with images for new played Steam games
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Steam and Twitter
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.
Categories
Steam and Twitter can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Steam
New Played Game in Steam
Triggers when a game you own is played for the first time.
Then this action happens in Twitter
Create Tweet in Twitter
Creates a tweet. Optionally, include an image, video, or GIF.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Twitter tweets with images for new played Steam games.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Steam and Twitter to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Steam to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Steam account, using Steam credentials.
Connect Twitter to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Twitter account, using Twitter 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 Steam
Choose the following trigger: New Played Game (Triggers when a game you own is played for the first time.).
Then set up an Action for Twitter
Choose this action: Create Tweet (Creates a tweet. Optionally, include an image, video, or GIF.).
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 Steam and Twitter.
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 Twitter tweets with images for new played Steam games!
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