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1. Choose a Trigger

An event that starts an automation

2. Choose an Action

The event an automation performs after it's triggered

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Select a trigger from Motion

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Gmail

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Gmail, the action could be "Add Label to Email."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Create new Motion tasks from incoming Gmail emails
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Generate new tasks in Motion for each new attachment in Gmail instantly
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Create tasks in Motion for new matching emails found in Gmail
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Create new tasks in Motion from new starred emails in Gmail

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Create tasks in Motion from new labeled emails in Gmail

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Create tasks in Motion for new labeled emails in Gmail

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Create new Motion tasks from incoming Gmail emails

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Generate new tasks in Motion for each new attachment in Gmail instantly

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Create tasks in Motion for new matching emails found in Gmail

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Update Motion tasks when new Gmail emails arrive
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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.

- Workspace ID
- Project Name
  Required
- Description
- Due Date
- Priority
Action
Write
- Workspace ID
- Project Name
  Required
- Description
- Due Date
- Duration (minutes)
- Task Status
- Start Date
- Deadline Type
- Schedule
  Required
- Priority
Action
Write
- 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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- Message
  Required
Action
Write

- Trigger_instructions
- Thread
  Required
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Body Type
- Body
  Required
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- Attachments
Action
Write
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Subject
  Required
- Body Type
- Body
  Required
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- Attachments
Action
Write
- Trigger_instructions
- Thread
  Required
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Body Type
- Body
  Required
- Label or mailbox
- Attachments
Action
Write
- Search keywords
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Subject
  Required
- Body Type
- Body
  Required
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- Attachments
Action
Search or write

- Workspace ID
- Project Name
  Required
- Schedule
  Required
- Due Date
- Duration (minutes)
- Description
- Priority
- Start Date
- Deadline Type
- Auto Scheduled
Action
Write
- Workspace ID
- Include All Statuses
Action
Search
New Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Label or mailbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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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
- Recipient_instructions
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- Subject
  Required
- From
- From_name
- Body Type
- Body
  Required
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- Attachments
Action
Write
- Project Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Message
  Required
- Label or mailbox
Action
Write
- Search keywords
Action
Search

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About Motion

Motion uses artificial intelligence to optimize your and your team’s day. It automatically prioritizes tasks, schedules meetings & resolves calendar conflicts.

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