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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Attachment" from Gmail.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Project" in Motion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Motion integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Gmail and Motion
How do I connect my Gmail account to Motion?
To connect your Gmail account to Motion, you need to authenticate your Gmail through our integration settings. Navigate to 'Settings,' select 'Integrations,' and follow the prompts to sign in to your Gmail account securely.
Can I set up triggers for new emails in Gmail?
Yes, you can set up triggers for new emails in Gmail. Once connected, create a new automation and choose 'New Email' as a trigger event under your connected Gmail account.
What actions can be performed with Motion when an email is received in Gmail?
When an email is received, you can perform several actions in Motion, such as creating tasks, updating status of ongoing projects, or sending notifications within your workflows.
Is it possible to filter which emails trigger an action in Motion?
You can apply filters based on criteria like sender's email address, subject keywords, or email labels to control which emails will trigger an action within Motion.
Can we automate responses for certain types of emails using this integration?
While our integration does not automate responses directly from Gmail, you can use it to generate templated tasks or notes in Motion that guide how responses should be handled.
Are there any limitations on the number of automations I can create with my Gmail and Motion integration?
The number of automations may be limited by your subscription plan. Please check your current plan details for specific information about automation limits.
How secure is my data when integrating Gmail with Motion?
We prioritize security by using industry-standard encryption and authentication processes. Your data remains secure and confidential throughout the integration process.
Practical ways you can use Gmail and Motion
Simplify expense tracking
Create an expense tracking and approval process that uses automated forms and notifications to streamline the business owner's approval tasks.
Business OwnerStreamline email campaign scheduling
Build an automated workflow that schedules and sends email campaigns based on predefined calendar triggers and synced content approvals.
Marketing & Marketing OpsAutomate project approval workflow
Design a workflow to automate the requests and approvals for project initiation, including sending notifications to team members and stakeholders.
Project ManagementSupported 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.
- Label or mailbox
- Search keywords
Try ItTriggerPolling- Label or mailbox
Try ItTriggerPolling- Search keywords
Try ItTriggerPolling- Label or mailbox
Try ItTriggerPolling
- New Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Label or mailbox
Try ItTriggerPolling- New Starred Email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Label
- MessageRequired
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