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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Appointment Confirmed" from Fantastical.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Label to Email" in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fantastical + Gmail integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Fantastical and Gmail
How do I integrate Fantastical with Gmail?
To integrate Fantastical with Gmail, you'll need to use our automation platform to connect both apps. You can set up triggers in Gmail, such as receiving a new email, which will then perform actions in Fantastical like adding an event. Ensure both your Fantastical and Gmail accounts are connected within our platform.
Can I create an event in Fantastical from a Gmail email?
Yes, you can create an event in Fantastical from a Gmail email by setting up a trigger for new emails received in your Gmail inbox. Once triggered, an action will be created to add the event details to your Fantastical calendar based on the email content.
Do I need any special permissions to connect Gmail with Fantastical?
You will need permission to access both your Gmail and Fantastical accounts for integration purposes. This typically involves granting our platform access during the setup process allowing us to execute triggers and actions between the apps.
Can I customize which emails create events in Fantastical?
Absolutely! You can customize very specific triggers based on email subject lines, sender addresses, or keywords within the email body. These triggers will then automate actions accordingly, such as creating events only when certain criteria are met.
What happens if an event created from a Gmail email is edited or deleted?
If an event that was created through this integration is edited or deleted manually within Fantastical, those changes remain independent of the original triggering message in Gmail. You'll need to manage these updates directly within each application separately.
How often do updates sync between Gmail and Fantastical through integration?
Updates between Gmail and Fantastical sync based on how often triggers occur and actions are executed. Typically, this happens near real-time as emails are received and processed according to your configured settings.
Is it possible to use filters when integrating emails from specific labels or categories in Gmail into events in Fantastical?
Yes, you can use filters associated with specific labels or categories in your Gmail account as part of the triggering mechanism. This allows you to set up rules so only emails tagged under certain labels initiate corresponding actions like creating events in Fantastical.
