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  • How do I send a Slack message when specific users create a new shared Google Calendar event?

Hi folks,

I'm attempting to create a Zap that will send a Slack channel message when a new event is created in a shared calendar. I'm trying to use the Creator Email filter so that it only triggers when certain users create the calendar event. I can't figure out to change it to a specific email address from the default that is test@example.com. Screenshots attached.

Thanks for reading!

 

 

Hi @zipzapzipzapzipzap 

Some Zap apps triggers/actions only return representative dummy data when in EDIT mode while configuring steps.

Try turning your Zap ON and testing live.

Then check the Zap Runs history to see the DATA IN/OUT for each step to help you trace and troubleshoot: https://zapier.com/app/history/

Thanks Troy.

I’ve confirmed the Zap is on, and Published.  Unfortunately, I’m not seeing any entries in the history with no search filters.  

@zipzapzipzapzipzap 

Zaps work while turned ON for new data going forward.

Which Zap app/event is being used as the Zap trigger? (looks like GCal but can’t tell the specific trigger event) tpost screenshots for us]

 

Trigger time for a Zap Run also depends on the type of trigger: scheduled vs instant

 

New or Updated Event in Google Calendar

 

@zipzapzipzapzipzap 

Have you tested by adding a new GCal Event after the Zap trigger step was configured and the Zap was turned ON?

@zipzapzipzapzipzap 

Help articles for using GCal in Zaps: https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/help

Yes, several.  The built-in test function will send the Slack message, but the Zap won’t work because of the email addresses not matching.

@zipzapzipzapzipzap

If there are no Zap Runs, then that can mean an issue with your Zap app connection (https://zapier.com/app/connections) or how your Zap trigger step is configured.

 

Help articles for using GCal in Zaps: https://zapier.com/apps/google-calendar/help

Will research further.  Thanks again, Troy. 

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