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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 To-Do" in Things.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Things integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Gmail and Things
How do I set up a Gmail to Things integration?
To set up the integration, start by selecting Gmail as your trigger app and choose an event, such as 'New Email Matching Search'. Then, select Things as the action app with tasks like 'Create To-Do' to automatically add emails as tasks.
Can I create a Things task for every starred email in Gmail?
Yes, we can help you automate this by setting Gmail's 'Starred Email' as a trigger. This way, every time you star an email in Gmail, a corresponding task will be added in Things.
Is it possible to add email attachments to Things via the integration?
Currently, adding attachments directly to Things through our integration isn't supported. However, you can include links or notes from emails into the task descriptions in Things.
What happens if my Gmail search doesn’t find any new emails?
If there are no new emails that match your specified criteria in the search, then no new tasks will be created in Things until an email matches those search terms.
Can I specify which folder or project in Things a task should go into from a Gmail trigger?
Yes, when setting up the action step for creating a to-do in Things, you can specify the target project or folder where you'd like these tasks to be organized.
How often does the integration check for new Gmail emails?
The frequency of checking for new Gmail emails depends on your plan. Typically, this is set at intervals ranging from every 5 minutes to hourly.
Will deleting an email in Gmail remove it from Things automatically?
No, deleting an email from Gmail will not automatically remove the corresponding task from Things unless a specific action is set up for that purpose within our automation platform.
Practical ways you can use Gmail and Things
Turn emails into actionable tasks in Things
Stay on top of business needs by turning important emails into actionable tasks. When a specific email lands in Gmail containing keywords (like 'urgent' or 'follow-up'), Zapier will add it as a new to-do item in Things. This ensures you never miss key action items.
Business OwnerOrganize leads in Things from tagged Gmail emails
Track marketing leads efficiently by tagging specific emails in Gmail. When a marketing email is labeled with a 'Lead' label, Zapier will automatically create a to-do task in Things. This ensures every lead is followed up, improving response rates and potential conversions.
Marketing & Marketing OpsCreate tasks in Things from flagged emails
Streamline task creation by connecting Gmail with Things. When you star an email in Gmail to indicate it's a follow-up or requires action, Zapier will add it as a to-do in your Things Inbox. This saves time and ensures all critical tasks make it to your project plan.
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 mailboxRequired
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Try ItTriggerPolling- New Starred Email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
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- New Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Label or mailbox
Try ItTriggerPolling- Search keywords
Try ItTriggerPolling- Label or mailbox
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