Automate Your Daily Tasks with Zapier

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After 90 min: Three automated workflows that save you hours each week

What you need

LaptopInternet connectionZapier account

The 90-Minute Plan

Understand Triggers & Actions0–15 min

Learn that Zapier connects apps. A trigger (when X happens) starts an action (do Y).

Build Your First Zap15–35 min

Create a zap that sends you an email reminder every Monday morning.

Connect to Your Calendar35–55 min

Set up a zap that adds new emails tagged 'Event' to your Google Calendar.

Save Data Automatically55–75 min

Create a zap that adds new Slack messages to a Google Sheet for record-keeping.

Ship & next steps75–90 min

Turn on your zaps and watch them work. Next: explore Zapier's advanced filters.

Pro Tip

Start with apps you already use daily. Test each zap with a test action before activating.

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After 90 min: A live webpage about your interests visible in a browser

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