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Choose a trigger

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 Attendees to Calendar Event" in Microsoft Outlook.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Email by Zapier + Microsoft Outlook 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 Microsoft Outlook

How do I set up a Zap to trigger emails from Microsoft Outlook using Email by Zapier?

To trigger emails from Microsoft Outlook, you can set the 'New Email Trigger' with our integration. First, select Microsoft Outlook as your trigger app and choose 'New Email' as the event. Then, connect your Outlook account, and select the inbox or folder you want to monitor for new emails. After that, use Email by Zapier as the action app to send an email based on your setup.

Can I filter which emails from Outlook trigger actions in Zapier?

Yes, when you set up your Zap with Microsoft Outlook as the trigger, you can apply filters. For example, choose specific folders or filter by certain criteria like sender or subject line that should be met before the action is triggered.

Is it possible to send automatic responses from my Outlook using Zapier?

With Email by Zapier, you can create a setup in which a predefined email response is sent automatically whenever certain conditions are met in Microsoft Outlook. Set an appropriate trigger event like 'New Email' or 'Email Matching Search', and define your response parameters in our emailing action step.

What information do I need to provide when connecting my Outlook account for integration?

When connecting your Microsoft Outlook account with our integration service, you'll need to allow access via your Office 365 credentials. Ensure that permissions for reading and sending emails through the selected account are granted so triggers and actions function correctly.

How do I ensure my email by Zapier actions only happen during work hours?

You can incorporate "Schedule" by Zapier alongside your existing setup to limit actions to specific days and times. By setting time constraints directly within a filter or rule, you ensure that automatic responses or other email actions occur only during specified work hours.

Are there limitations on how many emails I can send using Email by Zapier?

Yes, there are daily limits when using Email by Zapier due to our service's designed cap on outgoing messages per day. Please consult the current usage policy in our documentation for exact numbers and best practices.

Can I customize email content before it's sent through Email by Zapier?

Certainly! You can customize both subject lines and body content based on dynamic inputs received from triggers in Microsoft Outlook. Utilize fields such as sender name, email body excerpts, or specific data points aligned with your action steps in designing personalized messages.

Practical ways you can use Email by Zapier and Microsoft Outlook

Forward customer inquiries to Outlook

When a new email is sent to your business inbox via Zapier Email, Zapier forwards it to your Microsoft Outlook account, ensuring you never miss a customer inquiry. This streamlines communication and reduces the risk of delayed responses.

Business Owner
Send Outlook email notifications for system alerts

When a new system alert email arrives in your Zapier Email account, Zapier automates sending a notification to a designated team mailbox in Microsoft Outlook. This helps your IT team promptly address critical alerts for enhanced system reliability.

IT
Send an email notification for new calendar events

When a new marketing meeting or event is added in Microsoft Outlook, Zapier sends an email notification using Email by Zapier. This ensures all team members are informed promptly about important calendar updates, supporting better planning and collaboration.

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

    Trigger
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    • Zap_id
    • Free_test_limitation
    • To
      Required
    • Subject
      Required
    • Body (HTML or Plain)
      Required
    • Attachment
    • From_name
    • Reply_to
    • Cc
    • Bcc
    • Force Linebreaks?
    • Enable read receipts?
    Action
    Write
  • Microsoft Outlook triggers, actions, and search
    Cancelled Calendar Event

    Triggers when an event is cancelled.

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • Calendar
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Setup Directions
    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • Calendar
    • Time Before
      Required
    • Time Before (Unit)
      Required
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Parent Folder
      Required
    • Child Folder
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Contact Folder
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It

Learn how to automate Email by Zapier on the Zapier blog

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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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Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.
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