How to Create a Zap in Zapier

How to create a Zap in Zapier with zkipster as either the action or trigger app.

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Written by Petya Filipova
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Zapier has named their automated, integrated tasks - Zaps! A Zap consists of a Trigger and an Action. zkipster can act as either the Trigger app β€” the system that initiates an action β€” or the Action app β€” the place where the end action occurs.

If you would first like to learn more about the Zapier integration, see the article here.

Creating a Zap

Login to your Zapier account.

In the top left corner, click on MAKE A ZAP

First, select the app you want to use for your trigger.

  • If you want zkipster to trigger an action in another app, select zkipster.

  • If you want another app to trigger an action in zkipster, use the search bar on the right to locate the app.

Next, select a trigger in the app

  • If you're using zkipster for your trigger and have never connected your Zapier account to zkipster, you'll be prompted to connect your zkipster account using your API key. Then, click Continue.

  • If you've never connected your Zapier account to the selected app, you'll be prompted to connect your app account. Then, click Continue.

Once connected, you'll be prompted to set up your trigger. Customize the trigger as needed.

You will now be given the opportunity to Test your Trigger.

Next, set up your action

Select the app in which an action will take place based on the trigger you have set up.

  • If you want zkipster to trigger an action in another app, use the search bar on the right to locate the app.

  • If you want another app to trigger an action in zkipster, select zkipster.

Select an action.

  • If you've never connected your Zapier account to the selected app, you'll be prompted to connect your app account. Then, click Continue.

  • If you're using zkipster for your action and have never connected your Zapier account to zkipster, you'll be prompted to connect your zkipster account using your API key. Then, click Continue.

Once connected, you will be prompted to set up your action. Customize the action as needed the click Continue.

Next you will be able to Test The Action if needed.

To complete the setup of your Zap, click on Done Editing.

On the next screen, simply Turn Your Zap On.

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