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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Invoice Paid" from Harvest.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Attendees to Calendar Event" in Microsoft Outlook.
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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.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Distribution list
Required
User email
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
Subject
Required
Start Date & Time
Required
End Date & Time
Required
Location Name
Sensitivity
Attendees
Is this an All Day Event?
Description
Show me as Free or Busy
Is this an Online Meeting?
Enable Reminder
Categories
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
To Email(s)
Required
CC Email(s)
BCC Email(s)
Reply-To Email
Subject
Required
Body Format
Required
Body
Required
Attachment
Action for Files Larger Than 150MB
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Folder Name
Required
Parent Folder
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Flag Action
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Mark as
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Categories to Remove
Required
Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send From (Shared Mailbox)
Draft Email ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Shared Mailbox
Email ID
Required
Importance
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Contact Folder
Contact
Required
First Name
Last Name
EmailAddresses
BusinessPhones
HomePhones
MobilePhone
JobTitle
CompanyName
Department
Business Website URL
PersonalNotes
Street
City
State
Postal Code
Country or Region
Street
City
State
Postal Code
Country or Region
Street
City
State
Postal Code
Country or Region
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
SearchTerm
Required
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search_info
Search Value
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Group email address or ID
Required
Search Term
Start Date & Time
End Date & Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Calendar
Start Date & Time
Required
End Date & Time
Required
Select Fields
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Practical ways you can use Harvest and Microsoft Outlook
Get notified of invoice payments in Outlook.
As soon as an invoice is paid in Harvest, Zapier will send you an email notification through Microsoft Outlook. This keeps you updated on your income without needing to manually check your Harvest account, saving time and ensuring you never miss key payments.
Help your team stay on top of campaign activities by synchronizing your task management and calendar. When a new task is added in Harvest, Zapier can create a corresponding event in Microsoft Outlook, ensuring no task falls through the cracks.
Keep your project management calendar updated with tracked time. When a new time entry is created in Harvest, Zapier can automatically add it as an event in your Microsoft Outlook calendar. This ensures your schedule reflects work logged for better time management and reporting.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvest + Microsoft Outlook integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Harvest and Microsoft Outlook
How do I set up an integration between Harvest and Microsoft Outlook?
To integrate Harvest with Microsoft Outlook, you need to use a third-party tool like Zapier. You can create a 'Zap' that connects these two platforms. Triggers in Outlook, such as receiving an email or scheduling an event, can lead to actions in Harvest, like creating a new time entry or task.
What triggers are available when integrating Harvest with Microsoft Outlook?
When integrating Harvest with Microsoft Outlook, available triggers include receiving a new email, adding a new contact, or scheduling an event in your calendar. These triggers can be used to automate actions in Harvest.
What kind of actions can be automated in Harvest using Microsoft Outlook triggers?
Outlook triggers such as calendar events or received emails can automate actions like creating timesheet entries or generating new projects in Harvest. This streamlines workflow by reducing manual data entry.
Can I automatically log time in Harvest when a meeting is scheduled in Outlook?
Yes, by setting up the appropriate trigger-action workflow. When an event is scheduled on the Outlook calendar, you can create a corresponding time entry automatically in Harvest.
Is it possible to add clients from Outlook contacts directly into Harvest?
By using a trigger like adding a new contact on Microsoft Outlook, you can set an action to add this contact as a client in Harvest. This helps maintain consistency across platforms without needing duplicate entries.
How does updating my calendar events on Outlook affect my tasks on Harvest?
Updating calendar events on Outlook will not directly affect tasks in Harvest unless configured through integration automation. You can establish specific workflows where changes in your schedule update corresponding tasks or entries in Harvest.
Are there any limitations when integrating Microsoft Outlook with Harvest?
While integration covers many functions like time tracking and contact management, some specific features may require additional setup or manual intervention beyond standard trigger-action workflows available through platforms like Zapier.
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