Twitter
Gmail
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Twitter + Gmail

Email me When new tweet from user

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Twitter and Gmail

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.

Twitter and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Email me When new tweet from user
Workflow diagram: Twitter + Gmail integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Twitter

Twitter

New tweet by a specific user in Twitter

This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.

Then this action happens in Gmail

Gmail

Send yourself an email in Gmail

This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Email me When new tweet from user.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Twitter and Gmail to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Twitter to IFTTT.

    Connect Twitter to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Twitter

    Set up a Trigger action for Twitter

    Choose the following trigger: New tweet by a specific user (This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.).

  • Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send yourself an email (This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.).

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 Twitter and Gmail.

  • 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 Email me When new tweet from user!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Twitter

    Advanced search

    Advanced search

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    actionbypipedream
  • Twitter

    Post a tweet

    This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Twitter

    Create tweet

    Creates a tweet. Optionally, include an image, video, or GIF.

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  • Twitter

    Post a tweet with image

    This Action will post a new tweet to your Twitter account with a linked pic.twitter.com image. NOTE: Please adhere to Twitter’s Rules and Terms of Service.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Twitter

    Add user to list

    Adds a user to one of your lists.

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    actionbyzapierautomateiointegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Twitter

    Create a post

    Posts a new post.

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    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Twitter

Twitter

Social Networks

A real-time social networking platform for connecting and engaging with people

Twitter, the real-time social network, lets you share ideas, follow trends, and join conversations worldwide. Stay connected with short messages called "tweets" and engage with a diverse community.

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.