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Select a trigger from Gmail

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Gmail, a trigger could be "New Attachment."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Google Chat

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Google Chat, the action could be "Create Message."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Google Chat integrations

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

You can integrate Gmail with Google Chat by using our platform to set up automated workflows known as Zaps. First, you'll choose Gmail as the trigger app and select a specific trigger event, such as 'New Email' or 'New Labeled Email.' Then, pair it with a Google Chat action like 'Post Message' to automatically send notifications of new emails directly to a designated chat room.

Yes, when setting up the integration, you can apply filters based on various email attributes such as sender, email subject, or label to ensure only relevant emails trigger actions in Google Chat. This helps keep your chat notifications focused and relevant.

For integrating Gmail with Google Chat, we offer triggers like 'New Email,' 'New Labeled Email,' or 'New Attachment' among others. You can select any of these triggers according to your workflow needs.

Absolutely! When configuring the action in our integration setup, you can customize the message content by including variables from the email data such as subject line, sender's name, or other email details that suit your notification needs.

No technical expertise is required. Our user-friendly platform provides step-by-step guidance throughout the setup process. Just follow along with our prompts to connect accounts and configure triggers and actions without any coding needed.

The frequency at which emails trigger actions depends on your plan type and the set polling interval for checking new data from Gmail. Generally, this means you could expect notifications as soon as every 5-15 minutes depending on your settings.

If your setup isn't functioning correctly, start by checking your Zap’s task history for errors. Ensure that no errors are flagged by verifying connection statuses on both accounts and reviewing filter conditions applied during setup. Our support resources offer additional troubleshooting steps if needed.

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