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Select a trigger from Gmail

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Gmail, a trigger could be "New Attachment."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Todoist

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Todoist, the action could be "Invite User to Project."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Todoist integrations

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

To set up the Gmail and Todoist integration, you need to connect both accounts through our platform. Once connected, you'll be able to create workflows where, for example, every starred email in Gmail can trigger a new task creation in Todoist.

Yes, you can create tasks in Todoist from specific emails by setting up a filter in Gmail. When an email matches this filter, it can trigger an action to add a task in Todoist with details from the email.

Absolutely! When creating a task via the integration, you can choose to include email content as notes or attachments within your new Todoist task.

You can specify triggers such as labels or stars within your Gmail settings. Only emails that meet these criteria will initiate the creation of tasks in your Todoist account.

The integration does not automatically update or delete corresponding tasks if an email is deleted. After creation, your tasks remain unchanged unless manually modified or removed within Todoist.

Yes, when setting up the integration, you can choose which parts of the email such as subject line or body text are included as part of your new task's details in Todoist.

Changes made to tasks within Todoist will not affect your original emails. The integration is one-way—from Gmail into creating tasks—and does not sync back changes from Todoist into Gmail.

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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
    Trigger
    Scheduled
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    • Label or mailbox
    Trigger
    Scheduled
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    • Search keywords
    Trigger
    Scheduled
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    • Label or mailbox
    Trigger
    Scheduled
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  • Gmail triggers, actions, and search
    New Label

    Triggers when you add a new label.

    Trigger
    Scheduled
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    • Label or mailbox
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
  • Gmail triggers, actions, and search
    New Starred Email

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

    Trigger
    Scheduled
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    • Label
    • Message
      Required
    Action
    Write

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