I have an incredibly simple zap that should send an email every day at a specific time. When I test, the email is sent. But when the time arrives for the email to be sent on its own, nothing happens.
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Email Automation doesn't work
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Best answer by Troy Tessalone
Check the time zone configured on your Zapier account profile.
Check the time zone configured on your Zap.
Check your Zap Runs history for activity: https://zapier.com/app/history/
TIP: It is recommended to use your own email account. (e.g. Gmail, Outlook)
+14- Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
Hi
For us to have more info about what you are referring to, post screenshots showing how your Zap steps are outlined and configured in the CONFIGURE tab while in EDIT mode with the field mappings visible.
- Beginner
Hi
For us to have more info about what you are referring to, post screenshots showing how your Zap steps are outlined and configured in the CONFIGURE tab while in EDIT mode with the field mappings visible.
+14- Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
- Answer
Check the time zone configured on your Zapier account profile.
Check the time zone configured on your Zap.
Check your Zap Runs history for activity: https://zapier.com/app/history/
TIP: It is recommended to use your own email account. (e.g. Gmail, Outlook)
Might be a little delayed, but if you want extra features, checkout
https://zapier.com/apps/schedule-helper/integrations
It can create multiple reoccurring tasks with whatever timezone you want. For example, I want an email sent every Tuesday, Thursday at 1pm EST.
Hope this helps!
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