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How to automatically send Slack direct messages when an email is sent from Gmail
1. Set the Gmail trigger as “Email sent”
2. Add the “Send DM” step in Slack
3. Activate your playbook
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How to automatically send Slack direct messages when an email is sent from Gmail

How to automatically send Slack direct messages when an email is sent from Gmail

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Gmail, Slack, and many other apps.

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1

Set the Gmail trigger as “Email sent”

Add the Gmail trigger to initiate your playbook's actions when an email is sent.

To do this, click "Add trigger" in your playbook. Select the "Email sent" trigger option from the dropdown menu under Gmail. It will enable your playbook to automatically identify newly sent emails and trigger necessary actions.

If you still need to connect your Gmail account to Relay.app, a prompt will guide you through the connection process.

2

Add the “Send DM” step in Slack

Integrate Slack automation into your playbook to ensure that you receive timely updates when an email is sent from Gmail.

Select "Add Step" and then find the "Send DM" automation for Slack. Enter all the required details, including the receiver's name, and the message body containing detailed information.

If you still need to connect your Slack account to Relay.app, you will be prompted to complete that connection. Ensure that you allow the necessary permissions for Relay.app to send direct messages through your Slack account.

3

Activate your playbook

Activating your playbook is the last step in the process. Once you turn it on, it will automatically send Slack direct messages when an email is sent from Gmail 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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