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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 "Add Contact to Groups" in Google Contacts.
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Zapier seamlessly connects Gmail and Google Contacts, automating your workflow.
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.
- Label or mailbox
- Search keywords
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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
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Practical ways you can use Gmail and Google Contacts
Save contact information from emails.
When you receive a new email in Gmail with a contact's details, Zapier automatically creates a new record in Google Contacts. This ensures you always capture and organize important connections without manual input, saving time and reducing error rates.
Business Owner
Track IT-related requests via labels.
When a new email relevant to IT support is labeled in Gmail, Zapier will update a Google Contact (e.g., to indicate follow-up status or additional notes). This keeps IT teams organized and ensures users receive prompt support.
ITTurn leads from Gmail into Google Contacts.
Don't let potential leads slip through the cracks. When a new email appears in Gmail with specific keywords or tags signaling a lead, Zapier will create or update a corresponding Google Contact. This way, marketing teams can maintain an accurate contact list and ensure a timely follow-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Google Contacts 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 Contacts
How do I integrate Gmail with Google Contacts?
You can integrate Gmail with Google Contacts by setting up a Zap, which is an automated workflow that connects your apps. For example, you can create a trigger in Gmail for every new email received and an action in Google Contacts to create or update the contact information from that email.
Can I automatically add new Gmail contacts to Google Contacts?
Yes, it is possible by setting up a Zap where the trigger is a new email received in Gmail and the action is to create or update that contact in Google Contacts. This ensures your contacts list stays up-to-date without manual input.
Is it possible to update an existing contact in Google Contacts when details change in a Gmail email?
Certainly! When you receive an email with updated information, you can set a trigger on incoming emails in Gmail and an action to update the specific contact's details in Google Contacts. This keeps all data current and accurate.
What happens if I delete an email from my Gmail? Does it affect Google Contacts through the integration?
Deleting an email from Gmail won't affect any integrations you've set up with Google Contacts. The triggers are based on receiving emails, so once the information has been processed, deleting the source does not impact stored data.
Can I choose which emails get processed to add contacts into Google Contacts?
Yes, you can add filters when setting up your Zap so that only certain types of emails trigger actions. For instance, you might set it so only those from new senders add or update contacts in your Google Contacts.
Do I need any coding skills to integrate Gmail with Google Contacts?
No coding skills are necessary. Our system enables seamless integration using predefined steps where you simply select triggers like 'New Email' and actions like 'Add Contact.' The interface guides you through each step of creating a seamless workflow.
What kind of customizations can be made during the integration process?
During setup, you'll have options such as filtering specific emails based on criteria like subject lines or sender addresses before they trigger contact creation. You can also map specific fields from emails to corresponding fields in your contacts list.
