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Can I automate Gmail to create Calendar alert from "New Reservation" email subject?

  • 6 December 2023
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R

I want to create an automation on gmail: when I receive a message from Moon Dunes Apartment with the subject: New reservation, I want to create an alert on my calendar the day before the date mentioned in the subject. Is it possible?

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Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
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Hi @Rikywin 

Good question.

Yes, try these Zap steps

  • Trigger: Gmail - New Email Matching Search
  • Action: Formatter > Text > Split
  • Action: Formatter > Date & Time > Add/Subtract Time
  • Action: GCal - Create Detailed Event
⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
R

Thank you Troy, I appreciate it. :) 

I gave it a try but unfortunately it’s a bit too complicated for me :-o

thks anyway :)

 

rik

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@Rikywin 

We would need to see detailed screenshots with how your Zap steps are configured to have context.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
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