An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Twitter + Microsoft Teams
Twitter mention of you to Teams
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Twitter and Microsoft Teams
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.
Categories
Twitter and Microsoft Teams can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Twitter
New mention of you in Twitter
This Trigger fires every time you are @mentioned in a tweet.
Then this action happens in Microsoft Teams
Post to channel in Microsoft Teams
This action will post a message to the specified channel.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Twitter mention of you to Teams.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Twitter and Microsoft Teams to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Twitter to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Twitter account, using Twitter credentials.
Connect Microsoft Teams to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Microsoft Teams account, using Microsoft Teams 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
Choose the following trigger: New mention of you (This Trigger fires every time you are @mentioned in a tweet.).
Then set up an Action for Microsoft Teams
Choose this action: Post to channel (This action will post a message to the specified channel.).
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 Twitter and Microsoft Teams.
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 Twitter mention of you to Teams!
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This Trigger fires every time you post a new tweet.
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This Trigger fires every time the Twitter user you specify tweets.
triggerbyiftttNew follower
Triggers when a user of your choosing gets a new follower.
triggerbyzapieriftttautomateiopabbly-connectNew tweet from search
This Trigger fires every time a new tweet matches your search query. Limited to 10 tweets per check, and protected tweets will not be returned.
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Send channel message
Sends a message to a channel. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoSend chat message
Sends a message in an existing chat.
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This action will post a message to the specified channel.
actionbyiftttCreate channel
Creates a new channel within a team. Requires installation of the [Zapier app](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA200002044) from the Teams Store.
actionbyzapierintegratelySend a message
Sends a message to a team's channel or to a chat.
actionbyintegromatSend a channel message
Send a Message to a selected channel
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Apps you need
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.
Microsoft Teams
Online service for video and web conferencing, meetings, calls, and collaboration from Microsoft
Microsoft Teams is the ultimate workspace that seamlessly combines workplace chat, file storage, video meetings, and app integration. Boost your team's engagement and performance like never before.
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