Automate Gmail with Relay.app

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across apps. Unlike other automation tools, Relay.app lets you add human approvals and decisions to any automated workflow.

Gmail is the world’s most used email service provider. With Relay, you can do more with Gmail: Automate email sending, add a personal touch to outgoing emails, or use AI to generate relevant responses. Beyond sending emails, Relay also makes it easy to integrate Gmail with other apps to automate workflows for yourself and your team.

Gmail integrations in Relay.app

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Email received
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Add label to email
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archive
Archive email
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Create draft
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draft
Create draft reply
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send
Forward email
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mark_email_read
Mark email as read
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label_off
Remove label from email
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reply_all
Reply to all
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send
Send draft
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Send email
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How-to guides featuring Gmail

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Quickly get rid of cold emails in Gmail
Do you get tons of unsolicited emails every day trying to sell you something? With this simple Relay workflow, you can save time by making it easy to handle cold emails with one click or in bulk.
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Add a new lead in Pipedrive for a new email received in Gmail
Automate lead generation by adding new leads in Pipedrive for every email received in Gmail. Relay.app simplifies this process seamlessly. With our integration, whenever a new email is received in Gmail, Relay.app promptly adds a corresponding lead in Pipedrive. Stay organized and focused on nurturing leads with Relay.app.
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Create a new draft email in Gmail for a new lead added in Pipedrive
Ensure prompt follow-up with new leads by automatically drafting emails in Gmail for individuals added in Pipedrive. Relay.app simplifies this seamlessly. With our integration, whenever a new lead is added in Pipedrive, Relay.app promptly creates a new draft email in Gmail. Stay proactive and organized in your lead management with Relay.app.
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Automatically move a file from one folder to another in Google Drive whenever a new email with a specific label is received in your Gmail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically moves a file from one folder to another whenever a new email with a specific label is received in your Gmail. Streamline your digital organization with this efficient workflow. When a new email with a specific label arrives in your Gmail, the specified file is moved to a designated location in your Google Drive. It's a seamless solution to ensure important documents are properly sorted and effortlessly accessible in your Google Drive, facilitating smoother operations.
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Join or merge Paths in Zapier
Unfortunately joining or merging Paths is not possible in Zapier. This guide shows you how to merge paths in Relay.app, a modern and easy-to-use automation tool that lets you automate repeated workflows and add human approvals, data inputs or decisions where relevant
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Create an email draft in Gmail for every completed task in Asana
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email notification in Gmail for every completed task in Asana. By setting up this integration, you can automate the process of notifying relevant stakeholders via email whenever a task is marked as completed in Asana. This streamlined process ensures that team members stay informed about task progress and updates in real time, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
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Send an email when a subscription is canceled in Paddle
Every time a customer churns, there’s an opportunity to win them back. This guide helps you create a human-in-the-loop automation with Relay.app to send a follow-up email to customers that cancel their subscription, when Paddle is your billing platform.
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Create an email draft in Gmail for a new Calendly event
Finding it time-consuming to draft emails for your Calendly events in Gmail? With Relay.app, you can automate this process effortlessly. Our integration ensures that every new Calendly event triggers the creation of an email draft in Gmail, saving you time and effort.
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Share Google Forms when a new label is added in Gmail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically shares Google Forms for every new label added in Gmail. By configuring this playbook, you can ensure that whenever a new label is added to an email in Gmail, the corresponding Google Forms link is automatically shared. This integration streamlines communication and collaboration by synchronizing data between Gmail and Google Forms enhancing accessibility and ensuring that relevant stakeholders have prompt access to the Google Forms for streamlined data collection and feedback.
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Automatically create a new task in Asana when a specific label is added in Gmail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically creates a new task in Asana when a label is added in Gmail. This integration allows for seamless task management by triggering the creation of a task in Asana whenever a specific label is applied to an email in Gmail.
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Forward New Emails in Gmail
Automatically forward some of your emails to another address based on rules you configure. For example, automatically send all of your receipts to a finance tool.
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Send email notifications in Gmail for new files added to a specific Google Drive folder
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email in Gmail whenever a new file is added to a specific folder in Google Drive. Sometimes you need to know when a new file is added to Google Drive. Effortlessly alert yourself or a list of people with this Relay automation. This will automatically send a custom email in Gmail with the file attached whenever a new file is added to a specific folder in Google Drive.
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Create a Gmail draft for every new Pipedrive contact
Want to ensure your Gmail drafts are ready to go when new contacts are added in Pipedrive? This integration simplifies the process. When a new contact is added in Pipedrive, the Relay.app promptly creates a draft email in Gmail. This seamless connection ensures that your outreach is timely and efficient, saving you time and helping you stay organized in your communication efforts.
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Send a new email in Gmail for a new person added in Pipedrive
Efficiently stay in touch with new contacts by automating email notifications in Gmail for individuals added to Pipedrive. Relay.app simplifies this process seamlessly. With our integration, whenever a new person is added to Pipedrive, Relay.app promptly sends a new email in Gmail. Keep your communication proactive and organized with Relay.app.
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Update Google Sheets when an email is sent via Gmail
Finding it challenging to update your Google Sheets when sending emails via Gmail? Say no more. With Relay.app, this task is simplified. Our integration seamlessly automates the process. Each time you send an email through Gmail, Relay.app promptly updates your Google Sheets, eliminating manual effort.
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Share Google Forms for new emails received in Gmail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically shares Google Forms for every new email received in Gmail. By configuring this playbook, you can ensure that whenever a new email is received in Gmail, the corresponding Google Forms link is automatically shared. This Relay playbook enhances accessibility and ensures that relevant stakeholders have prompt access to Google Forms for streamlined data collection and feedback.
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Automate sending Gmail emails for new outbound calls in CallRail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email whenever there's a new outbound call in CallRail. When you have an outbound call available for review, you'll want to know about it. This integration helps by automatically sending a Gmail email with the details of the call in CallRail. It's never been easier to review outbound calls.
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Automatically share a folder in Google Drive for a new email received in Gmail
Automatically share a folder in Google Drive when a new email is received in Gmail. This integration streamlines your workflow and enhances file sharing efficiency. When you receive a new email in Gmail, a designated folder in Google Drive is automatically shared with the necessary recipients. This ensures that all relevant parties have access to the shared folder for seamless collaboration and information sharing.
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Create an automatic draft email in Gmail for any deal stage changes in Pipedrive
Learn how to configure a Relay.app playbook to automatically create a new draft email in Gmail for every deal stage change in Pipedrive. By setting up this playbook, you ensure that whenever a deal's stage changes in Pipedrive, a corresponding draft email is automatically created in your Gmail account. This guide allows you to quickly draft messages or updates regarding deal progressions.
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Create corresponding tasks in Asana from Emails you sent in Gmail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically creates a new task in Asana directly from an email sent in Gmail. This integration simplifies your task management process by enabling you to convert emails into actionable tasks within Asana seamlessly. By setting up this integration, you can easily identify important action items from your sent emails and generate corresponding tasks in Asana.
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Add an email sender in Gmail to a dedicated Slack channel
Integrate Gmail with Slack to automatically add the email sender in Gmail to a Slack channel. This integration streamlines communication and collaboration across platforms. When an email is received in Gmail, the sender's information is automatically added to a designated Slack channel. This allows team members to quickly reference the sender and take appropriate action within the context of the conversation.
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Send email notifications in Gmail when a folder is created in Google Drive
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email in Gmail whenever a new folder is created in Google Drive. Want to get an email alert each time a new folder is created in Google Drive? Set up this integration. It automatically sends an email from your Gmail account whenever a new folder is created. Now you can keep track of changes and stay organized.
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Create an email draft in Gmail for every completed task in Asana
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email notification in Gmail for every completed task in Asana. By setting up this integration, you can automate the process of notifying relevant stakeholders via email whenever a task is marked as completed in Asana. This streamlined process ensures that team members stay informed about task progress and updates in real time, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
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Automate sending an email for every new CallRail inbound call
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email whenever there's a new inbound call in CallRail. When you have an inbound call available for review, you'll want to know about it. This integration helps by automatically sending a Gmail email with the details of the call in CallRail. It's never been easier to review inbound calls.
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Create an email draft in Gmail from new Paperform submissions
Learn how to set up a Relay.app playbook to automatically create draft emails in Gmail for every new submission received in Paperform. By configuring this playbook, you ensure that whenever a new submission is received in Paperform, a draft email is automatically generated in your Gmail account, ready for review and customization.
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Create new folders in Google Drive for every new email received in Gmail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically creates new folders in Google Drive whenever a new email is received in Gmail. Stay organized and save time with this efficient workflow. Whenever you receive a new email in Gmail, a corresponding folder will be created in your Google Drive. This way, you can effortlessly manage your digital files, creating a manageable and clutter-free working environment. Enjoy streamlined digital file management without lifting a finger.
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Send Calendly event reminders via email
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends reminders for upcoming Calendly events through Gmail.
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Copy new emails in Gmail to Google Drive files
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically copies new emails in Gmail to Google Drive files. When you receive a new email in Gmail, this workflow will immediately replicate a specified file in Google Drive. It's a simple and efficient method to ensure the specified file is always saved in your Google Drive. This is especially useful to keep your files backed up or for ease of sharing and accessibility.
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Send a new message in Slack when a new email is received in Gmail
Efficiently notify your team by sending a Slack message whenever a new email arrives in Gmail. With this integration, Relay.app seamlessly links your email and messaging platforms. Upon the arrival of a new email in Gmail, Relay.app swiftly sends a corresponding message in Slack, ensuring instant team awareness. This streamlined process enhances communication and ensures that important information is promptly shared.
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Send a new email in Gmail for a new deal added in Pipedrive
Learn how to set up a Relay.app playbook to automatically send a new email in Gmail for every new deal added in Pipedrive. By configuring this playbook, you ensure that whenever a new deal is added in Pipedrive, a corresponding email is automatically sent from your Gmail account. This guide enhances communication and ensures that important updates regarding deals are promptly communicated via email.
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Send an email in Gmail when a Google Sheet is added to a folder
Having difficulty alerting recipients via Gmail when Google Sheets are placed in a designated folder? Let Relay.app handle it for you seamlessly. Upon adding a Google Sheet to the specified folder, Relay.app promptly triggers an email notification via Gmail, ensuring stakeholders stay informed without delay. Keep your workflow efficient and communication streamlined with Relay.app's advanced automation capabilities.
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Automatically create deals in Pipedrive from newly received Gmail emails
Want to ensure that every new lead from your Gmail inbox is seamlessly added to your Pipedrive sales pipeline? This integration simplifies the process. When a new email is received in Gmail, Relay.app swiftly creates a new deal in Pipedrive. This seamless connection ensures that no opportunity is missed, helping you stay organized and proactive in your sales efforts.
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Set up a follow-up email for new Tally form submissions
Learn how to configure a Relay playbook that automatically sends a follow-up email through Gmail when a new submission is received on a Tally form.
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Add a new person in Pipedrive for a new email received in Gmail
Want to ensure that every new contact you correspond with via email is seamlessly added to your Pipedrive account? This integration simplifies the process. When a new email is received in Gmail, Relay.app swiftly creates a new person in Pipedrive. This seamless connection ensures that your contact list is always up-to-date, helping you stay organized and responsive in managing your customer relationships.
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Automatically email new Paddle subscribers
Relay.app is a workflow automation tool that lets you automate actions across Paddle, Gmail, and many other apps. Unlike other automation tools, Relay.app lets you add human approvals and decisions to any automated workflow. In this guide, we'll walk through how to automate sending emails to new Paddle subscribers. Once it's set up, Relay.app will automatically send an email in Gmail whenever a new subscriber is added to Paddle, enabling you to welcome your new customers or follow up with more information about their subscription without lifting another finger.
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Create an email draft in Gmail for new Tally form submission
Learn how to configure a Relay playbook to automatically generate email drafts in Gmail when new submissions are received in Tally forms. This seamless integration streamlines your workflow, allowing you to focus on customizing the content and sending personalized responses without the need for manual drafting, thereby enhancing productivity and communication efficiency.
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Automatically create a new email draft for a new record added in Airtable
Tired of composing emails for every new record added in Airtable? Streamline your workflow with Relay.app. With Relay.app's integration between Airtable and your email client, you can automatically create new email drafts for every new record added in Airtable, saving you time and ensuring prompt communication. In this guide, we'll walk you through the simple steps of setting up Relay.app to effortlessly synchronize your Airtable records with email drafts, empowering you to focus on crafting personalized messages instead of repetitive tasks.
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Automatically save Gmail attachments to Google Drive
Learn how to automatically save attachments from incoming emails in Gmail to Google Drive using Relay.app. Relay.app is a workflow automation tool that lets you automate actions across Gmail, Google Drive, and many other apps. Unlike other automation tools, Relay.app lets you add human-in-the-loop steps.
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Automate your user study playbook with Coda and Relay
Learn how to build a short playbook in Relay and Coda that automates the process of planning and running user studies or customer interviews. This playbook triggers when a new user study is scheduled via Calendly, after which it adds a row to a table in Coda and shares an update with the team.
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Automate email notifications for upcoming Google Calendar events
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that sends an email to the event attendee when a Google Calendar event is upcoming.
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Copy and fill in placeholders in Google Sheets when an email is received in Gmail
Struggling to update your Google Sheets with information from emails received in Gmail? Relay.app has the answer. Our integration streamlines this process effortlessly. When an email arrives in Gmail, Relay.app swiftly copies the relevant content and populates placeholders in your Google Sheets, saving you valuable time. Keep your data accurate and stay productive with Relay.app's seamless automation.
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Send an email notification in Gmail for every completed task in Asana
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email notification in Gmail for every completed task in Asana. By setting up this integration, you can automate the process of notifying relevant stakeholders via email whenever a task is marked as completed in Asana.
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Automatically upload Gmail attachments to Google Drive
Learn how to automatically upload the attachments from some of your incoming emails in Gmail to Google Drive.
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Automatically Add New Rows to a Google Sheet When You Receive an Email in Gmail
Learn how to automatically create new rows in a Google Sheet when you receive new emails in Gmail.
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Send an email in Gmail when a new row is added in Google Sheets
Quickly send a batch of emails with this automation to send an email in Gmail when a new row is added in Google Sheets. Perfect for outreach, feedback requests, or any other mail merge use case.
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Send Cal.com event reminders via Gmail
Learn how to configure a playbook that sends out email reminders for upcoming Cal.com bookings using Gmail
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Create Email drafts from new Google Sheet rows while keeping a human in the loop
You want to automate the process of generating Email draft messages for every new row added in Google Sheets (e.g. new leads generated), streamlining email creation based on spreadsheet updates. But you need a human in the loop to make a decision or review your Email? Do not worry, we have a solution for you. Unlike other automation tools, Relay.app lets you add human approvals and decisions to any automated workflow.
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Send an email via Gmail for a newly added record in Airtable
Struggling to keep your email communications up-to-date with new records in Airtable? Say goodbye to manual emailing and hello to automated workflows with Relay.app. With Relay.app's integration between Airtable and Gmail, you can automatically send emails via Gmail for every new record added in Airtable, ensuring timely communication without the need for manual intervention. In this guide, we'll show you how to set up Relay.app to effortlessly synchronize your Airtable records with Gmail, empowering you to streamline your email outreach process and stay connected with your contacts seamlessly.
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Send an email via Gmail for a newly added Google Document
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email to Gmail whenever a new Google docs is added in a specific folder. Stay updated and get an email alert or alert others when a new document is created in Google Docs. This Google Docs-Gmail integration will ensure that any new Google Documents will trigger an email to your chosen recipients with the content you define.
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Create a new tasks in Asana from specific Emails received in Gmail
Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically creates a new task in Asana directly from an email received in Gmail. This integration streamlines your task management process by allowing you to convert important emails into actionable tasks in Asana seamlessly. This efficient workflow ensures that important action items from your emails are captured and organized within your Asana workspace, facilitating effective task prioritization and completion.
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Send an email in Gmail from new Paperform submissions
Learn how to set up a Relay.app playbook to automatically send emails in Gmail for every new submission received in Paperform. By configuring this playbook, you ensure that whenever a new submission is received in Paperform, an email is automatically sent from your Gmail account. This integration enhances responsiveness and ensures that you promptly acknowledge and respond to submissions received through Paperform.
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Send a new email in Gmail for new Pipedrive leads
Looking to automate your email outreach when new leads are added in Pipedrive? This integration offers a solution. Whenever a new lead is added in Pipedrive, the Relay.app automatically sends a new email in Gmail. It's a seamless way to ensure that your leads are promptly engaged with personalized emails, saving you time and helping you stay on top of your sales efforts.

Do more with Gmail and Relay.app

Seamless email automation with a personal touch

Use Gmail automations in Relay to save time in your email workflows. Set up automations to send emails based on triggers like new leads in your CRM, new Calendly sign-ups, or keywords in incoming emails. Beyond just sending templated emails, Relay makes it easy to add a personal touch to any important email. You can assign a reviewer to quickly double check the email content, or direct them to fill out a specific part of the message before it goes out.

AI-powered email generalization

AI tools are seamlessly integrated into every Relay automation, so you can generate useful content with AI without needing to construct prompts or opening an OpenAI account. With AI Autofill, you can use AI to generate, summarize, or extract information to help you write richer emails. Generate responses based on an email thread, customer CRM profile, or other available context. Insert summarized information, like a brief summary of meeting notes or a recent feature request. Or, insert extracted information, like numbers from a recent earnings report.

Efficient email workflows

Relay offers Gmail triggers and automations that make it easy to connect Gmail with other apps. When an email arrives in your inbox meeting your criteria, you can kick off automations in other tools like your task tracker or CRM. Or, when a specified action happens in another tool, like a customer feature request being marked as completed in Linear or Jira, that can trigger a Gmail send or label add automation. With Gmail triggers and automations, you can streamline work for yourself and for your whole team.

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