How to connect Gmail to Todoist
Stop dealing with manual email management. This guide shows you how to automatically Create Task in Todoist whenever New Email Received happens inside Gmail.
Why automate this workflow?
Manual processes introduce delays and errors. With this automation you automated communication with customers. It runs 24/7 so your team never misses key context.
💡 Pro tip: Start with a simple workflow, then add filters once validated.
Email Data Organization Workflows
Here are proven ways teams connect Gmail with Todoist to eliminate manual work and reduce errors:
Attachment archiving
Automatically save email attachments to cloud storage organized by sender and date.
Lead capture
Extract contact details from incoming emails and add them to your database or spreadsheet.
Expense tracking
Parse receipt emails and log amounts to a spreadsheet for expense reporting.
⚡ Advanced tip: Use email subject line filters to route different email types to different workflows—invoices go to accounting, leads go to sales.
Step-by-step implementation
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Create a scenario in Make.com
Sign up or log in. Click "Create a new scenario" and choose Gmail as the first module.
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Configure the trigger
Select New Email Received inside Gmail. Authorize your account and set any filters you need.
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Add the Todoist action
Choose "Create Task" and map fields from the trigger. Test once and turn it on.
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Test and activate
Click "Run once" to test. If everything works, turn on your scenario.
Free vs Pro: Which Plan?
Free is great for testing. Pro is better for business.
Free Plan
$0/mo
- ✕ 1,000 ops/month
- ✕ 2 scenarios
- ✕ 15-min interval
Pro Plan
$9/mo
- ✓ 10,000+ ops/month
- ✓ Unlimited scenarios
- ✓ 1-min interval
FAQ
Is the Gmail to Todoist integration free?
Yes. Make.com offers a free tier with 1,000 operations/month.
How long does setup take?
Most users complete the setup in under 5 minutes.
Do I need coding skills?
No. The entire workflow is built using drag-and-drop modules.