Connect Google Calendar to Trello: Automatically Make Cards from Events

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I want to build a to do list in Trello from my Google Calendar events but there's a problem: they don’t directly connect to each other.

Well, I’m going to show you how to connect Google Calendar to Trello using Zapier.

If you don’t know Zapier, it’s an automation tool that makes connecting all your apps happen in a matter of clicks.

And Zapier’s going to help me connect Google Calendar and Trello with a Zap—an automated workflow.

All I’ll need to do is connect my Trello and Google Calendar accounts and then match up information from my event to parts of the Trello card.

First, I'll connect my Google Calendar account. We have links to our privacy and data policies in the description but basically, we use bank-level encryption to keep your account information safe and secure—we don't take chances with your data.

Google Calendar is connected and tested, so let's select the calendar Zapier needs to monitor. When you see a down carrot like this, that means you have to select an option from a list menu.

Let's grab a sample event to help us set-up the Trello card and get that account connected.

This gives Zapier permission to create a card in Trello.

We have more down caret menus that'll get us to select board and list.

You see how some information came in populated, like name and due date? This Zap Template automatically mapped the event's title to my card name in Trello, and took the start time of the event for the due date.

If I don’t like this, it’s easy enough to change: just click on that button and find the field you want instead.

If I click on “Show advanced options”, I can add a checklist of tasks to do before the meeting and fill out the description, too.

We’re good here so let’s continue. When I click test, we’re actually going to create a card in Trello, so keep that in mind when you test your Zaps, too; Zapier is actually making the action happen.

Looks like a success, so let's check out Trello…and there it is. Just like that, we connected Google Calendar to Trello.

Now, whenever a new event is scheduled in Google Calendar, Zapier will create a Trello card for me.

To set this Zap up, I used a Zap Template. They make it faster to create a workflow, and come with the apps and actions all ready to go. If you clicked on “Make A Zap” or your editor looks a little different, don’t worry, the principles are all the same.

For more information on Zapier, this Zap Template, and more resources, check out the description. We hope this helps you be more productive!

[chriskeele]

how to you connect it two way so that if I change it on calendar it'll also change the time on the trello card?

[PawanGuptaPatna]

For more information on Zapier, this Zap Template, and more resources, check out the description. We hope this helps you be more productive!