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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Attachment" from Gmail.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Record in Table" in Clay.

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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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    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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Practical ways you can use Gmail and Clay

Log Gmail customer interactions into Clay

Stay on top of customer communications effortlessly. Zapier logs every labeled email from customers in Gmail as records in Clay, ensuring you maintain a centralized view of all critical interactions for better decision-making.

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Organize campaign leads from Gmail into Clay

Easily track campaign leads by automating the organization process. When a new customer inquiry or lead comes through Gmail, Zapier creates a new record in a designated Clay table. This streamlines lead tracking and ensures all leads are stored for easy analysis.

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Track Gmail emails for sales deals in Clay

Improve deal monitoring by adding a layer of automation. Each time a Gmail thread with key phrases related to sales deals is updated, Zapier logs the details into Clay. This ensures rapid insights into ongoing opportunities, saving time and increasing accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Clay integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Gmail and Clay

How do I connect my Gmail account to Clay?

You can connect your Gmail account to Clay through our integration dashboard. Look for the option to "Add Email" and follow the prompts to authenticate your Gmail account with Clay.

Can I set up a trigger for new emails from specific contacts?

Yes, when integrating Gmail with Clay, you can create a trigger that identifies new emails from specific contacts. This way, any email received from designated contacts will trigger an action you specify in Clay.

What actions can be performed in Clay based on Gmail triggers?

Our integration allows various actions such as creating new tasks, updating contact information, or storing email content notes when triggered by specific events like receiving emails or starring messages in Gmail.

Is it possible to save email attachments directly to Clay?

While our integration streamlines many processes, saving attachments directly isn't supported yet. However, you can manually upload attachments into Clay after saving them from your email.

How often does the Gmail and Clay integration sync data?

The sync between Gmail and Clay happens automatically every few minutes. However, you can manually refresh the connection if needed to pull any real-time updates instantly.

Do I have control over which Gmail data is shared with Clay?

Absolutely! During setup, you'll be able to define precisely what data is shared between your Gmail and Clay accounts. You have control over settings for emails, contacts, labels, and more.

Can I integrate multiple Gmail accounts with a single Clay account?

Yes, our platform allows multiple Gmail accounts to be integrated within one single Clay account. You'll manage them separately under the integration settings tab within your profile.

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