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Connect Asana and Gmail integrations

Discover the benefits of automating Asana and Gmail! Enjoy task creation, automated updates, and efficient workflows with Make integration.

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Create a custom workflow

Increase productivity by integrating Asana and Gmail with Make. Automate tasks to streamline workflows, improve communication, and eliminate manual errors without switching between apps.

Create a custom workflow

Every automation starts with a trigger and an action. Select one from each app to generate a workflow tailored to your needs.

Asana
Trigger: Watch Completed Tasks
Gmail
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Checks whether new tasks have been completed.

  • Checks whether new projects have been made.

  • Checks whether new (task) stories have been made.

  • Checks whether new subtasks have been made.

  • Checks whether new tags have been made.

  • Checks whether new tasks have been made.

  • Checks whether new tasks or subtasks have been made.

  • Watches webhook events.

2. Select an action

  • Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.

  • Creates a new draft email.

  • Deletes an email by moving it to trash.

  • Gets a specific email info.

  • Sends a custom API call to Gmail. You can use this to call endpoints that aren’t covered by existing modules.

  • Marks an email or a draft as read by setting the "Read" flag.

  • Marks an email or a draft as unread by setting the "Unread" flag.

  • Moves the chosen email or a draft to the selected folder.

  • Replies to the specified email.

  • Sends a draft email.

  • Sends a new email.

  • Updates labels on the specified email message.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

Integrate Asana and Gmail with Make to increase productivity by automating tasks. Use Asana as a trigger to initiate workflows when new tasks or updates occur, and set Gmail as an action to automatically send emails in response. This streamlined process facilitates efficient task management and communication without switching between apps, reducing manual efforts and potential errors.

Add a Story Comment
Adds a comment to a task.
Action
Add a Task to a Project
Adds a task to a project or section at a specific location.
Action
Add a User to a Team
Adds a user to a team.
Action
Add an Option to a Custom Field
Creates an enumeration option for a custom field.
Action
Add Users to a Portfolio
Adds the specified list of users as members of the portfolio.
Action
Copy an email
Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.
Action
Create a Custom Field
Creates a (workspace) custom field.
Action
Create a draft email
Creates a new draft email.
Action
Create a Portfolio
Creates a portfolio.
Action
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How to set up Asana and Gmail in 5 easy steps

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Log into Make

Access your Make account to start connecting your applications.

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Connect Asana

Add Asana to your Make platform and link it by following a prompt.

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Sign into Asana

If prompted, use your Asana credentials to log in and complete the connection.

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Add Gmail

Include Gmail in your Make scenario by inserting the Gmail module.

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Link your Gmail

Click 'Create a connection,' sign in with Google, and authorize access to connect Gmail.

Boost productivity: Asana and Gmail integration with Make

Discover the benefits of integrating Asana and Gmail using Make. Automate task updates, create tasks directly from emails, and manage tasks, maximizing your efficiency and reducing manual data entry.

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Automated task updates

Receive automatic email notifications in Gmail when tasks are completed in Asana, keeping everyone informed.

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Task creation from emails

Automatically create Asana tasks from Gmail emails, saving time and ensuring no important task is missed.

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Improved task management

Organize tasks by turning starred and labeled emails into Asana tasks instantly using Make.

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Workflow automation

Enhance your workflow by using Make to transform specific Gmail emails into actionable tasks in Asana.

Popular Asana and Gmail workflows

Connect Asana and Gmail with Make. Automate manual tasks, sync real-time data, and build more efficient workflows.

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Create Asana tasks from new emails with a specific label in Gmail

When you receive emails labelled Asana in your Gmail inbox, Make will retrieve the emails and create a task on Asana automatically.

Create Asana tasks from new emails with a specific label in Gmail
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App Families

Send emails when tasks are completed on Asana

Whenever a task status is changed to 'completed' on Asana, an email is sent informing the person/s of the updated task.

Send emails when tasks are completed on Asana
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App Families

Create Asana tasks from emails matching certain criteria

If your email subject line matches criteria that you set up, Make will create tasks on Asana for you automatically using the information from the email.

Create Asana tasks from emails matching certain criteria
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Integrating Asana with Gmail using Make helps streamline project management and communication. You can automatically create tasks in Asana directly from Gmail emails, ensuring important actions don't get lost in your inbox. This integration increases productivity by reducing manual data entry and ensuring that all project-related information is centralized in Asana.

Make provides an intuitive platform to connect Gmail with apps such as Slack and Google Drive, enabling automation of workflows. By setting up triggers and actions, you can automate repetitive tasks, such as forwarding emails to Slack channels or storing attachments directly to Google Drive, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.

While integrating Asana and Gmail with Make is generally straightforward, potential challenges may include understanding the specific triggers and actions required for complex workflows. These can be addressed by utilizing Make's extensive library of templates and support resources, which guide users in setting up efficient and effective integrations tailored to their specific needs.

Make offers flexibility and a wide range of automation capabilities for Gmail. Unique features include the ability to connect Gmail to various applications like ClickUp, Airtable, and Telegram Bot, allowing diverse automation strategies. Users can easily filter emails based on criteria, route communications to different apps, and execute multi-step processes without writing any code, making it suitable for both personal and business use cases.