Connect Microsoft Outlook and Trello to unlock the power of automation

  • No credit card required
  • Free forever for core features
  • 14-day trial for premium features and apps
Choose a Trigger
Choose an Action
Google Logo Start with Google for free

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Zapier makes it easy to integrate Microsoft Outlook with Trello - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.

Select a trigger from Microsoft Outlook

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Microsoft Outlook, a trigger could be "Calendar Event Start."
A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Trello

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Trello, the action could be "Create Checklist Item in Card."
An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

That’s it! You just connected Microsoft Outlook to Trello

With Zapier, it’s never been easier to connect your apps together and automate your most tedious work. Save hours every month.
Triggers and actions are the main components of every automated workflow.

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

G2 Badge - Best Est. ROI - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Best Results - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Most Implementable - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Leader Mid-Market - Winter 2024

93%

Customers who say using Zapier has made them better at their job

25m

Customers have created over 25 million Zaps on the platform

6 mins

The average user takes less than 6 minutes to set up a Zap

Make work flow with AI

Level up your Microsoft Outlook to Trello integration with AI. Extract, summarize, and transform your integration data with leading AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and more.
Illustration of AI enhancing Zapier workflows with automation and app integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Outlook + Trello integrations

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

How do I connect Microsoft Outlook with Trello?

To connect Microsoft Outlook with Trello, you can set up triggers for Outlook events, such as receiving an email or creating a calendar event, and actions in Trello like creating a card or updating a board. We use automation tools that allow you to link both accounts by providing access permissions.

What triggers are available when integrating Microsoft Outlook with Trello?

When integrating the two applications, common triggers include receiving new emails, adding new calendar events in Outlook, and tasks that are completed. These can automatically initiate actions in Trello.

Can I create a Trello card from an Outlook email?

Yes, you can automate creating a Trello card whenever you receive a specific type of email in your Outlook. This is done by setting the incoming email as a trigger and the action as creating a card on your desired Trello board.

Is it possible to update a Trello board based on an Outlook calendar event?

Absolutely! You can set up the integration to update or create cards on your Trello board when particular events occur or change in your Outlook calendar. This helps keep all stakeholders informed about meetings or deadlines.

What actions can be automated in Trello through this integration?

Through this integration, you can automate actions like creating new cards, updating specific lists, assigning team members to tasks, and setting due dates in response to triggers from your Outlook account.

Do I need any special permissions to integrate Microsoft Outlook with Trello?

Yes, you'll need permissions to access both Microsoft Outlook and Trello accounts. It's important that the user setting up the integration has administrative privileges or necessary permissions within each platform for seamless setup.

Will changes made in Trello reflect back in my Microsoft Outlook account?

The integration primarily focuses on initiating actions within Trello based on changes in Microsoft Outlook rather than vice versa. For bi-directional updates, further configuration or additional integrations may be required.

Connect Microsoft Outlook and Trello to integrate crucial parts of your business

With Zapier, you can integrate everything from basic data entry to end-to-end processes. Here are some of the business-critical workflows that people automate with Zapier.

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

With Zapier, you can automate every part of your lead funnel and give yourself the best chance at converting leads. Automate everything from lead capture to outreach to reporting—and close more deals as a result.
An illustration representing how to automate lead management with Zapier.

Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Measuring campaign performance across platforms can get chaotic. Plus, digging up the right metrics costs you precious time and effort. With Zapier, you can create a centralized view of your performance, skillfully manage your lists, and ensure your campaigns drive ROI across the business.
An illustration representing how to measure campaign impact with Zapier.

Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Support reps can't be productive when they have to track down crucial information for every incident or ticket. With Zapier, you can automatically send your reps the context they need to resolve tickets quickly and create a seamless customer experience.
An illustration representing how to automate customer support with Zapier.

Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

The days of manually exporting and importing data are over. With Zapier, you can send data where it needs to go, in the format you need it—so you can centralize your data and unlock more insights.
An illustration representing how to move and manage data with Zapier.

Resolve incidents faster with automation

Your technical support team wants to focus on tech tickets rather than admin work. With Zapier, you can automate everything from ticket creation to routing to inter-team communication—eliminating friction from incident management and increasing speed to resolution.
An illustration of a flow chart representing how to resolve tickets and incidents with Zapier.

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.

    • Calendar
    • Time Before
      Required
    • Time Before (Unit)
      Required
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Parent Folder
      Required
    • Child Folder
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Contact Folder
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Parent Folder
      Required
    • Child Folder
    • Search terms
      Required
    • Note
    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It

Learn how to automate Microsoft Outlook on the Zapier blog

Learn how to automate Trello on the Zapier blog

microsoft-outlook logo
microsoft-outlook logo
About Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.
Learn moreHelp
Related categories
  • Calendar
  • Email
  • Microsoft
Similar apps
Gmail integrationsGmail integrations
  • Gmail
  • Email, Google
  • Zoho Mail
  • Email, Zoho
    trello logo
    trello logo
    About Trello
    Trello is a team collaboration tool that lets you organize anything and everything to keep your projects on task.
    Learn moreHelp
    Related categories
    • Project Management
    Similar apps
    Planview AgilePlace integrationsPlanview AgilePlace integrations
  • Planview AgilePlace
  • Project Management
  • Kanban Tool
  • Project Management
  • MeisterTask
  • Project Management

    Connect Microsoft Outlook to Trello on the world's largest no-code automation platform

    Google Logo Sign up with Google