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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 "Create Company Update" in LinkedIn.
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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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Practical ways you can use Gmail and LinkedIn
Track conversation updates
Stay on top of your professional conversations. When you star a high-priority email in Gmail, Zapier can post a status update to LinkedIn so your network stays informed. This ensures you stay engaged with connections without juggling multiple platforms.
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Log LinkedIn group activity
Increase visibility into professional networking activity. When a new group discussion starts on LinkedIn, Zapier can label a Gmail thread to keep track of corresponding messages. This integration helps IT administrators monitor relevant dialogues efficiently.
ITStreamline sharing new contacts
Make sure your new connections don't get lost in the shuffle. When you establish a new LinkedIn connection, Zapier can automatically create a draft email in Gmail to follow up or share details about a product or service. This keeps you focused on building relationships, improving outreach response rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + LinkedIn integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Gmail and LinkedIn
Can I integrate Gmail with LinkedIn to automatically save contacts?
Yes, you can integrate Gmail with LinkedIn to automatically save contacts. By setting up triggers in our platform, whenever you label an email as 'LinkedIn Connection,' we will automatically create a new contact in LinkedIn.
Is it possible to receive LinkedIn notifications in my Gmail inbox?
You can set triggers for LinkedIn notifications to be forwarded directly to your Gmail inbox. Our system allows you to customize which types of notifications, like messages or connection requests, you'd like emailed.
How do I schedule posts on LinkedIn through an email command?
By configuring actions within our integration tools, you can send a specific email command from your Gmail account that schedules posts directly on your LinkedIn profile at the times you specify.
Can I use my Gmail to auto-respond to LinkedIn messages?
Through the integration service we provide, it's feasible to set up auto-responses for incoming LinkedIn messages using templates within Gmail. This involves setting a trigger for new messages on LinkedIn and linking it with an action script that replies via Gmail.
Is there a way to add calendar events from LinkedIn reminders into my Google Calendar automatically?
Yes, by integrating the services, any event reminders or invitations received on LinkedIn can trigger a creation of an event in your Google Calendar via our platform. This ensures you never miss important meetings or webinars.
Can I manage my LinkedIn InMail communications through Gmail?
Certainly. With appropriate triggers set up in our system, any InMails received can be forwarded directly to your Gmail. You can also respond directly from your email, which will post the response back on your LinkedIn account.
How do I sync contacts between my Gmail and LinkedIn accounts?
Our integration process allows for two-way synchronization of contacts between Gmail and LinkedIn. Triggers will update changes made on either platform and replicate those changes across both accounts seamlessly.
