How to automatically create Gmail drafts every time a contact is added in Google Contacts

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Gmail, Google Contacts, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to automatically run the “create draft” action in Gmail for each contact created in Google Contacts using Relay.app.
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1

Set the Google Contacts trigger as “Contact created”

A playbook always starts with a trigger, which is responsible for detecting changes in your connected applications and responding accordingly.

Add the Google Contacts trigger to initiate your playbook's actions every time a contact is created. Click "Add trigger" in your playbook and choose "Contact created" from the dropdown menu under Google Contacts.

If you still need to connect your Google Contacts account to Relay.app yet, a prompt will guide you through the process.

2

Add the “Create draft” step in Gmail

Integrate the Gmail automation into your playbook to ensure the prompt creation of Gmail drafts every time a contact is added to Google Contacts.

Click the "Add step" button, locate the “Create draft” automation for Gmail, and input the mandatory and relevant details.

If your Gmail account still needs to be connected to Relay.app, you will be prompted to complete that connection. Make sure to allow the necessary permissions for Relay.app to sync with your Gmail account.

3

Activate your playbook

Activating your playbook is the last step in the process. Once you turn it on, it will automatically create Gmail drafts every time a contact is added to Google Contacts without requiring manual intervention.

To activate your playbook, click the toggle button at the header. Before activating, we recommend performing a test run of your playbook to ensure all the steps work seamlessly together.

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