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Gmail Zap not triggering automatically

  • November 19, 2023
  • 4 replies
  • 137 views
C

Hi,

I’ve added a gmail trigger under New Labelled email condition to create a Clickup Task. I’ve tested it and it works when run manually, but it doesn’t get triggered automatically.

Best answer by SamB

Hi @CrossFit Ceylon! 👋

You can see if a trigger is a scheduled (polling) or instant trigger from within your Zap by looking at the available options in the Event field dropdown menu on the trigger.

If you see a “Instant” tag next to the name of the trigger event then it’s an instant trigger. If there isn’t a tag present then it’s a scheduled trigger.

Here’s an example of the “Instant” tag would appear:
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And here’s how scheduled triggers would appear (without any “Instant” tags): 
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You can learn more about the difference between scheduled (polling) and non-scheduled (instant) triggers here: Trigger types

Hope that helps. Let us know if you have any further questions or if we can help with anything else at all. 🙂

This post has been closed for comments. Please create a new post if you need help or have a question about this topic.

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Troy Tessalone
Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
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  • Troy TessaloneZapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
  • Zapier Orchestrator & Solution Partner
  • November 19, 2023

Hi @CrossFit Ceylon 

Good question.

The Zap trigger is scheduled, meaning it can take from 1-15 minutes to fire depending on your Zapier plan.

Check your Zap Runs history for activity/issues: https://zapier.com/app/history/

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Platinum Zapier Solution Partner | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
C
C

Hi,

Thank you! Is there a way to see if triggers set are scheduled or not scheduled from our account? 

SamB
Community Manager
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  • SamBCommunity Manager
  • Community Manager
  • Answer
  • November 20, 2023

Hi @CrossFit Ceylon! 👋

You can see if a trigger is a scheduled (polling) or instant trigger from within your Zap by looking at the available options in the Event field dropdown menu on the trigger.

If you see a “Instant” tag next to the name of the trigger event then it’s an instant trigger. If there isn’t a tag present then it’s a scheduled trigger.

Here’s an example of the “Instant” tag would appear:
3c1bfc0f68077637beed3b222111c68a.png
And here’s how scheduled triggers would appear (without any “Instant” tags): 
afe5e9579826e35e2d8c6301381d9bfe.png

You can learn more about the difference between scheduled (polling) and non-scheduled (instant) triggers here: Trigger types

Hope that helps. Let us know if you have any further questions or if we can help with anything else at all. 🙂

C

Thank you so much! It’s been very helpful, appreciate the prompt responses!

SamB
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