Connect Trello boards to Zapier for workflow automation

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to connect Trello boards to Zapier to build automated workflows, called Zaps, that sync Trello activity with apps like Notion, Slack, or Google Sheets. Once configured, Zapier monitors your chosen Trello board for trigger events and automatically performs actions in connected apps without manual effort.

Steps

1. Log in to Zapier, click "Create," and then select "Zaps" to start a new automation.
2. Click "Trigger" and select Trello as the trigger app.
3. Choose a trigger event, such as "New Card," "Card Updated," or "New List."
4. Authorize Zapier to access your Trello account by logging in.
5. Select the Trello board and list to monitor for changes.
6. Run a test to ensure Zapier detects activity in the selected Trello board.
7. Add the desired action app (e.g., Notion, Slack, or Google Sheets).
8. Choose an action event, such as "Create Item," "Send Message," or "Add Row."
9. Connect the action app account to Zapier.
10. Map Trello data fields (e.g., card name, description, due date) to the appropriate fields in the action app.
11. Run a test to confirm the workflow functions as expected.
12. Once the test is successful, turn on your Zap to automate the workflow.