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.
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Trello and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in Trello
This Trigger fires every time a card is added to a specific board.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
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
First, we need to connect Trello and Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Trello to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Trello account, using Trello credentials.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
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
Choose this action: Create a detailed event (This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
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 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!
Triggers when an event is created.
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
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.
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.
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.
Adds a new card on a specific board and list.
This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.
Update a card's name, description, due date, or position in list.
Creates a new board.
Moves a specific card to a list on a specific board.
Writes a new comment on a specific card.
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, 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 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.