Gmail + Trello
Create Trello cards from new starred Gmail emails [Business Gmail Accounts Only]
If you're constantly adding cards to Trello for new tasks in your inbox, use this Gmail Trello integration to cut down the steps. Once this integration is in place, simply star an email in your Gmail inbox and a new Trello card is created automatically.
If you're constantly adding cards to Trello for new tasks in your inbox, use this Gmail Trello integration to cut down the steps. Once this integration is in place, simply star an email in your Gmail inbox and a new Trello card is created automatically.
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New Starred EmailTriggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
TriggerScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free plan - automatically do this!
Create CardTriggers when a new card is added.
ActionWriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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Label/Mailbox
Search String
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:davidorsubject:dinner label:my-family. Learn more.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSearch StringRequired
By default this search will trigger on emails in all folders, including Sent emails, which most people don't want. To limit results, like to your inbox, include
in:inbox.This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:davidorin:inbox subject:dinner label:my-family. Learn more.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planSubjectRequired
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Customize the from name (but must be sent via the email address you connected).
Body Type
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.NameRequired
Can have parents via a simple forward slash syntax: "Parent/Child"
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Message to Remove Label(s) FromRequired
Label(s) to RemoveRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Search StringRequired
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david<orsubject:dinner label:my-family. Learn more. Note: Only one email will be returned by the search.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your app
New Board
Triggers when a new board is added.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planBoard
If you do not select a board, only activities performed by you will trigger the zap. If you choose a board, activities on all cards on that board will trigger the zap, including cards you are not a member of.
List
Further filter activity by list. Requires a board to be selected.
Card
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planActivityRequired
Only trigger for this type of activity/action.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.Board
Choosing a board will trigger only for cards due on that board.
Time Before
How far before the due time do you want us to trigger? Note: The Trello API requires ~60 seconds for updates on cards to appear.
Time Before (Unit)
Status
Only cards where you're a member?
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planBoardRequired
Only trigger for new checklists in this board.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planBoardRequired
Pick a board that contains the card with the checklist you want to add an item to.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card with the checklist you want to add an item to.
ChecklistRequired
Pick the checklist you want to add an item to.
Checklist Item NameRequired
Checklist Item Position
You can choose a specific number if you want.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
ListRequired
NameRequired
Description
Trello uses Markdown formatting syntax.
Label
Pick a color label to apply to the card.
Custom Labels
Type names for custom labels (non-existing will be created).
Card Position
You can choose a specific number if you want.
Member
Requires a board to be selected.
Due Date
File Attachments
Use a comma to separate multiple files.
URL Attachments
Use a comma to separate multiple URLs.
Checklist Name
Leave this blank if you don't want to add a checklist.
Checklist Items
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Board
Pick a board that contains the card you want to add an attachment to.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to add the attachment to.
File Attachments
Use a comma to separate multiple files.
URL Attachments
Use a comma to separate multiple URLs.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Pick a board that contains the card you want to move.
From List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to move.
To Board
Pick the board that has the list you would like the card to move to. Defaults to the board the card is currently in.
To ListRequired
Pick the list to move the card to.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Board
Pick a board that contains the card you want to update. A board must be selected if you want custom fields to be shown as options below.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to update.
Card Name
Leave this blank if you do not want to update the name.
Card Description
Leave this blank if you do not want to update the description. Trello uses Markdown formatting syntax.
Card Due Date
Leave this blank if you do not want to update the due date.
Due Complete
Card Position
Leave this blank if you do not want to update the position. Pick the position of the card in the list (can be top, bottom, or a positive number)
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Choose a board to close.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Pick a board that contains the card with the checklist item you want to complete.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card with the checklist item you want to complete.
ChecklistRequired
Pick the checklist which has the item you want to complete.
Checklist ItemRequired
Pick the checklist item you want to complete.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Board
Pick a board that contains the card with the checklist you want to add an item to.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
Card
Pick the card with the checklist you want to add an item to.
ChecklistRequired
Pick the checklist you want to add an item to.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
NameRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Label NameRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appBoardRequired
Pick a board that contains checklist you're looking for.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
Card
Pick the card that contains the checklist you're looking for.
SearchRequired
Search by matching Checklist Name.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appOrganizationRequired
Board NameRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appOrganizationRequired
Member NameRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appBoardRequired
List NameRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundOrganizationRequired
Board NameRequired
DescriptionRequired
Permission Level
An Organization must be chosen if the "organization" option is chosen.
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Choose "Yes" to allow any team member to join this board without being invited (only applicable to team boards). To apply this setting, the "Permission Level" field can't be blank or set to
Private.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
New Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planLabel/Mailbox
(Note: If no Label/Mailbox is selected, this Zap will trigger on all e-mails, including Drafts.)
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planNew Starred Email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planLabel(s) to Add
Message to be LabeledRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Trigger Instructions
Important
If you are using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend only triggering off of "Inbox" messages to avoid Zap Loops.
For the "New Email Matching Search" Gmail trigger, please add
label:inboxto the end of your "Search String."For the "New Email", "New Labeled Email", and "New Thread" Gmail triggers, please select
INBOXfor the "Label/Mailbox" field.ThreadRequired
If you're not using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend adding a Search step to find the thread you want.
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Customize the from name (but must be sent via the email address you connected).
Body Type
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
SubjectRequired
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Trigger Instructions
Important
If you are using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend only triggering off of "Inbox" messages to avoid Zap Loops.
For the "New Email Matching Search" Gmail trigger, please add
label:inboxto the end of your "Search String."For the "New Email", "New Labeled Email", and "New Thread" Gmail triggers, please select
INBOXfor the "Label/Mailbox" field.ThreadRequired
If you're not using a Gmail trigger for this Zap, we recommend adding a Search step to find the thread you want.
To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Search StringRequired
This works the same as the search bar you see in Gmail. For example:
from:amy OR from:david<orsubject:dinner label:my-family. Learn more. Note: Only one email will be returned by the search.To
Who will this email be sent to? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Cc
Who should be cc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.Bcc
Who should be bcc'd on this email? Multiple email addresses can be entered either individually, or as a comma separated list, eg.
test@example.com,example@example.com.From
Select an email address or alias from your Gmail Account. Defaults to the primary email address.
From Name
Reply To
Specify a single reply address other than your own.
SubjectRequired
Body Type
If using the HTML option, you must add any and all formatting (paragraphs, lists, etc) directly using HTML. Learn more.
BodyRequired
Signature
Include a default signature with the email? Will be placed at end of the message after a line break and another "--" line. Note: Only signatures set as your Gmail account email/alias "Signature Defaults" > "For New Emails Use" are displayed.
Label/Mailbox
Attachments
A file to be attached. Can be an actual file or a public URL which will be downloaded and attached.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundBoard
Choosing a board will trigger on all new cards on that board.
List
Requires a board to be selected.
Filter
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planBoard
If you do not select a board, only activities performed by you will trigger the zap. If you choose a board, activities on all cards on that board will trigger the zap, including cards you are not a member of.
List
Further filter activity by list. Requires a board to be selected.
Card
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planBoardRequired
ListRequired
List where the card was moved to.
Card
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.BoardRequired
CardRequired
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapInstantThis event starts a Zap instantly.New Notification
Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.
Try ItTriggerThis is the start of your ZapScheduledZapier checks for new data every 15 min on the Free planOrganization
NameRequired
DescriptionRequired
Permission Level
An Organization must be chosen if the "organization" option is chosen.
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Choose "Yes" to allow any team member to join this board without being invited (only applicable to team boards). To apply this setting, the "Permission Level" field can't be blank or set to
Private.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Board
Pick a board that contains the card you want to archive.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to archive.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Pick a board that contains the label you want to add.
LabelRequired
Requires a board to be selected.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to add the label to.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Pick a board that contains the card you want to add members to.
Member(s)Required
Requires a board to be selected.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to add members to.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Board
Pick a board that contains the card you want to add the checklist to.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to add the checklist to.
Checklist NameRequired
Checklist to Copy
Requires a board to be picked.
Checklist Items
If you're copying a checklist, these will be added after its items.
Checklist Position
You can choose a specific number if you want.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.Board
Filter cards below by board.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Comment TextRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Choose a board to copy.
NameRequired
Enter the name of your new board.
Organization
Add the board to an organization (it'll be in your Personal Boards if left blank).
Permission Level
An Organization must be chosen if the "organization" option is chosen.
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Choose "Yes" to allow any team member to join this board without being invited (only applicable to team boards). To apply this setting, the "Permission Level" field can't be blank or set to
Private.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Pick a board to add the label to.
Label NameRequired
Color
Pick a color for the label.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
Pick a board that contains the card you want to remove the label from.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to remove the label from.
LabelRequired
Requires a board to be selected.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.WriteCreate a new record or update an existing record in your app.BoardRequired
List NameRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appBoardRequired
Pick a board that contains checklist you're looking for.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card that contains the checklist you're looking for.
ChecklistRequired
Pick the checklist that contains the checklist item you're looking for.
SearchRequired
Search by matching Checklist Item Name.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appOrganization
Board
List
Card NameRequired
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.SearchFind existing data in your appBoardRequired
Pick a board to add the label to.
Label NameRequired
Color
Pick a color for the label.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundBoardRequired
Pick a board that contains the card you want to add the checklist to.
List
Filter cards below by list. Requires a board to be selected.
CardRequired
Pick the card to add the checklist to.
SearchRequired
Search by matching Checklist Name.
Checklist NameRequired
Checklist to Copy
Requires a board to be picked.
Checklist Items
If you're copying a checklist, these will be added after its items.
Checklist Position
You can choose a specific number if you want.
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is foundOrganization
BoardRequired
ListRequired
Card NameRequired
Description
Trello uses Markdown formatting syntax.
Label
Pick a color label to apply to the card.
Custom Labels
Type names for custom labels (non-existing will be created).
Card Position
You can choose a specific number if you want.
Member
Requires a board to be selected.
Due Date
File Attachments
Use a comma to separate multiple files.
URL Attachments
Use a comma to separate multiple URLs.
Checklist Name
Leave this blank if you don't want to add a checklist.
Checklist Items
ActionThis is an event a Zap performs.Search or writeFind existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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