Trello
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Trello + Google Calendar

If Card added to board, then create a detailed calendar event

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Trello and Google Calendar

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots 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.

Trello and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Trello

Trello

Card added to board in Trello

This Trigger fires every time a card is added to a specific board.

Then this action happens in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Create a detailed event in Google Calendar

This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If Card added to board, then create a detailed calendar event.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Trello and Google Calendar to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Trello to IFTTT.

    Connect Trello to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar 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 Trello

    Set up a Trigger action for Trello

    Choose the following trigger: Card added to board (This Trigger fires every time a card is added to a specific board.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Choose this action: Create a detailed event (This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.).

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 Trello and Google Calendar.

  • 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 If Card added to board, then create a detailed calendar event!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.

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  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

    Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).

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  • Google Calendar

    Any event starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

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  • Google Calendar

    Event from search starts

    This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.

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  • Google Calendar

    New event added

    This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

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  • Trello

    Create card

    Adds a new card on a specific board and list.

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  • Trello

    Create a card

    This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.

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  • Trello

    Update card

    Update a card's name, description, due date, or position in list.

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  • Trello

    Create board

    Creates a new board.

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  • Trello

    Move card to list

    Moves a specific card to a list on a specific board.

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  • Trello

    Create comment

    Writes a new comment on a specific card.

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Apps you need

Trello

Trello

Task Management

A team collaboration tool that lets you manage projects and tasks

Trello is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that helps you organize your projects, no matter the size. With boards, lists, and cards, you can prioritize tasks and stay on top of everything from the big picture to the smallest details. Connect with your team in real-time and integrate with other key tools for seamless cross-team collaboration.

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Calendar

A time management and scheduling tool for efficient day-to-day organization

Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.

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.