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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 Issue" in Linear.
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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.
- New Inbound Email
Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom
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- SubjectRequired
- Body (HTML or Plain)Required
- Attachment
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Cc
- Bcc
- Force Linebreaks?
- Enable read receipts?
ActionWrite- New Customer Need
Triggers when a new customer request is created.
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- Initiative
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Triggers when a new customer is created.
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- Project
- Document ID
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- Team
- Issue ID
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Practical ways you can use Email by Zapier and Linear
Track email notifications for new customers.
When a new customer is created in Linear, Zapier sends an email notification to the business owner or relevant person. This ensures efficient customer management and immediate awareness of potential opportunities or issues.
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Create Linear issues from specific emails.
When an email fitting a set criterion is forwarded to a custom Zapier email address, a new issue is created in Linear. This ensures engineers are notified about potential bugs or feature requests without manually tracking emails.
EngineeringNotify team about new Linear projects.
When a new project is created in Linear, Zapier sends an email notification to the team. This keeps everyone updated on new initiatives, promoting better collaboration and alignment.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Email by Zapier + Linear 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 Linear
How can I use Email by Zapier to create a new issue in Linear?
You can set up a trigger using Email by Zapier to automatically create a new issue in Linear when a specified email is received. First, select 'New Inbound Email' as the trigger in our Zapier app and configure your email parser. Then, choose 'Create Issue' as the action event for Linear, mapping relevant fields from the email content like subject line and body to correspond with issue details in Linear.
How do I set up an email alert when an issue is updated in Linear?
To receive an email alert when an issue is updated in Linear, start by setting up the 'Issue Updated' event as your trigger in Linear. Then, choose the action 'Send Outbound Email' provided by Email by Zapier. You need to configure the zap to include recipients and customize the message body to detail changes like status updates or comments on issues.
Can I attach files via Email by Zapier when creating issues in Linear?
Yes, it is possible. When you set up your zap with 'New Inbound Email' from Email by Zapier as the trigger, any attachments from these emails can be configured to automatically upload to a new issue created in Linear using our platform.
Is it possible to update a priority of a task in Linear via email triggers?
Yes, you can send an email with specific keywords that trigger updates on task priorities within Linear. First, capture this event using 'New Inbound Email' from our service and then map it in zap configurations - where such keywords translate into actions like setting or changing task priority levels.
How do I filter which emails create issues in Linear through Zapier?
During setup of your zap with 'New Inbound Email', apply filters such as specific sender addresses or certain subject lines within our filtering options. These filters ensure that only emails meeting certain criteria proceed to trigger actions like creating issues inside of Linear.
What happens if an email fails to send while trying to update an issue in Linear?
'Send Outbound Email' failures due to connectivity or configuration errors will appear under Task History where you can diagnose what went wrong through error details. Consider revisiting both your zap step configurations and connectivity settings.
'Does customizing email templates impact how data is ingested into linear tasks?'
'Customizing your outbound emails doesn’t affect how data is processed into tasks; however, ensure important tokens remain consistent so translations into fields within Linear are maintained correctly.'
