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Zapier makes it easy to integrate Gmail with Mattermost - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.
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 "Post Message" in Mattermost.
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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.
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Try ItTriggerPolling- Search keywords
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Practical ways you can use Gmail and Mattermost
Notify Mattermost on starred emails.
Zapier can monitor your Gmail for starred emails and post them to a Mattermost channel. This helps business owners ensure important emails reach the right team members for quicker action or collaboration, improving efficiency without needing to constantly monitor their inbox.
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Post email alerts to Mattermost.
When a new email matching a specific criteria arrives in Gmail, Zapier automatically sends a message to a Mattermost channel. This ensures IT teams can quickly address critical messages, such as system failure alerts or urgent requests, improving response times and system reliability.
ITUpdate Mattermost on labeled emails.
When an email is labeled in Gmail (indicating it’s pertinent to a project), Zapier sends a corresponding message to a Mattermost channel tied to that project. Project Managers can streamline communication and ensure the entire team stays informed of external updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Mattermost integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Gmail and Mattermost
How can I set up an integration between Gmail and Mattermost?
You can set up the integration using triggers and actions in our platform. Start by choosing Gmail as the trigger app and select an event, such as 'New Email' or 'New Labeled Email'. Then, pick Mattermost as the action app where you can define actions like sending a channel message with the email content.
What triggers are available for integrating Gmail with Mattermost?
For Gmail, you have various triggers available such as when you receive a new email, when an email is labeled (important for sorting sensitive emails), or when a specific type of attachment is received. You can then set these to trigger automatic messages or updates in Mattermost.
What actions can be performed in Mattermost through this integration?
With our integration, you can perform actions like sending messages to a channel or direct messages in Mattermost when a certain email event occurs. Additionally, you might trigger daily summaries of your emails directly into a specified channel.
Is it possible to filter which emails trigger actions in Mattermost?
Yes, filtering emails that trigger actions in Mattermost is possible. Within our integration setup, apply filters based on criteria such as sender's address, subject keywords, or labels like "Urgent" to ensure only relevant emails trigger actions.
Can I use this integration for team notifications based on specific email criteria?
Absolutely! Configure the integration to notify your team in Mattermost channels when specific criteria within incoming emails are met. For example, if an email from a VIP customer arrives marked 'High Priority', it could automatically post a notification.
How can I customize email content before it sends to Mattermost?
You have flexibility in customizing the email content before it's sent to Mattermost. Use formatting options and include dynamic data like snippets of the body text while setting up your action rules within our platform.
Do I need technical expertise to integrate Gmail with Mattermost through your platform?
No technical expertise is needed to create this integration using our platform. The setup involves user-friendly interfaces where you choose triggers from Gmail and decide corresponding actions for Mattermost without any coding required.
