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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Inbound Email" from Email by Zapier.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Label to Email" in Gmail.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Email by Zapier + Gmail integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Email by Zapier and Gmail

How do I connect my Gmail account with Email by Zapier?

Connecting your Gmail account to Email by Zapier is straightforward. First, ensure you're logged into your Gmail account. In Zapier, set up your trigger by selecting Gmail and authorize Zapier to access your emails. When creating the action, select Email by Zapier and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

Can I use Email by Zapier to send attachments via Gmail?

Yes, you can send attachments using Email by Zapier and Gmail integration. While setting up your action in the Zap editor, simply add your file under the 'Attachments' field in Email by Zapier. Ensure that the total size of attachments does not exceed 30MB.

Is it possible to filter which emails trigger an action in Zapier?

Absolutely! When setting up your Gmail trigger in our editor, you can apply filters based on various criteria such as sender email address, keywords in subject or body, labels and more. This ensures that only specific emails activate the actions you set with Email by Zapier.

Can I automate responses when a new email is received in my Gmail?

Yes, you can automate responses using the 'New Email' trigger from Gmail. Once this trigger captures a new email, we allow you to set up an automatic reply through Email by Zapier as an action.

What types of content formats are supported when sending emails using this integration?

With our integration of Email by Zapier and Gmail, you can send plain text or rich text content through emails and even include HTML if needed for formatting purposes.

How often does Zapier check my Gmail account for new emails?

Zapier checks for new data—like new emails—every few minutes. However, if you're on a premium plan with us, checks occur more frequently than on a free plan ensuring swift action execution upon receiving new mails.

Can I track if recipients open or click links in emails sent via this connection?

Tracking opens or clicks is not natively supported within the basic setup of our integration between Email by Zapier and Gmail. For tracking purposes, consider implementing third-party services designed for email analytics alongside our workflow automation.

Practical ways you can use Email by Zapier and Gmail

Forward sales inquiries to Gmail

When your custom Zapiermail.com email receives a sales inquiry, Zapier will forward the message to your Gmail inbox. This ensures you're always updated on potential opportunities with no need to manually monitor multiple inboxes.

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Log inbound emails to Gmail for IT support.

When a new support ticket email lands in your custom Zapiermail.com inbox, Zapier will automatically log it in Gmail, ensuring consistent tracking of support issues and easy reference.

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Compose email drafts for flagged Gmail messages

When a marketing email in Gmail gets labeled as 'response needed', Zapier will create a draft reply automatically using a custom template via Email by Zapier, allowing the marketing team to save time while following up effectively.

Marketing & Marketing Ops

Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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  • Email by Zapier triggers, actions, and search
    New Inbound Email

    Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom

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    • Zap_id
    • Free_test_limitation
    • To
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    • Subject
      Required
    • Body (HTML or Plain)
      Required
    • Attachment
    • From_name
    • Reply_to
    • Cc
    • Bcc
    • Force Linebreaks?
    • Enable read receipts?
    Action
    Write
    • Label or mailbox
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It

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About Email by Zapier
Send and receive email via a custom Zapier email address at "zapiermail.com". This is great for triggering off of emails and sending custom emails. (Max of 10 email sends per hour.) Have direct access to your own email servers? Check out our IMAP and SMTP services!
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One of the most popular email services, Gmail keeps track of all your emails with threaded conversations, tags, and Google-powered search to find any message you need.
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