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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Completed Task" from Asana.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Asana + Microsoft Office 365 integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Asana and Microsoft Office 365

How do I set up the Asana and Microsoft Office 365 integration?

To set up the integration, you'll first need to log into both your Asana and Microsoft Office 365 accounts. Use our integration tool to connect the two platforms by selecting triggers from Office 365, such as receiving an email or scheduling a calendar event, and corresponding actions in Asana, like creating a new task or updating a project.

What triggers are available when integrating Asana with Microsoft Office 365?

When integrating with Microsoft Office 365, you can use triggers based on activities such as receiving a new email in Outlook, adding a new event to your calendar, or even creating a new contact. These can be linked to actions in Asana like task creation or comment posting.

Can I create an Asana task from an Outlook email?

Yes, you can set up a trigger in Microsoft Office 365 for when you receive certain emails. Our system will automatically create a corresponding task in Asana with the email details included in the task description.

Is it possible to sync my Office 365 calendar events with tasks in Asana?

Absolutely. You can configure our integration tool to trigger an update or creation of a task in Asana whenever there's an event scheduled in your Office 365 calendar.

What actions can be performed in Asana using data from Microsoft Office 365?

Using data from Microsoft Office 365, you can automatically create tasks, update project statuses, add comments to tasks based on emails received, and more within your Asana workspace.

How do I handle authorization issues when integrating these two platforms?

Ensure both your Microsoft account and your Asana account have been properly authorized for third-party integrations. If authorization fails during setup, check that both accounts are active and have permissions set for app integrations under their respective settings.

Can I customize what information is transferred between Outlook emails and Asana tasks?

Yes, we allow customization so you can choose exactly what information from your Outlook emails gets transferred into each new Asana task. You can select which email fields should populate the task description, due date fields, and more.

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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.

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About Asana
Asana is a leading work management platform that helps teams orchestrate their work, from daily tasks to strategic initiatives. With Asana, organizations have a living system of clarity where everyone can see, discuss, and execute their team’s priorities.
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About Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 Business is a complete office suite in the cloud. It provides all the standard office products like Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint and more, but available from any internet enabled computer! Zapier does not currently support Outlook.com addresses or Home 365 accounts, only business or Enterprise.
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