How to Integrate Asana with Gitlab

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to integrate Asana with GitLab using a Zapier automation, connecting task management in Asana to code collaboration in GitLab without writing any code. By setting up a Zap, teams can automatically trigger GitLab actions whenever new Asana events occur, reducing manual handoffs between project and engineering workflows.

Steps

1. Log in to Zapier, click "Create," and then select "Zaps" to get started.
2. Click "Trigger" to proceed to the trigger setup.
3. Search for "Asana" and set it as the Trigger App.
4. Choose an event under Asana to define what will activate the Zap.
5. Sign in to your Asana account and click "Continue" to authenticate.
6. Choose a value under "Workspace / Organization" and click "Continue" to proceed.
7. Click "Test trigger" to verify the Asana connection.
8. Choose an Asana Project and click "Continue with selected record" to confirm the test data.
9. Search and select "GitLab" as the action app.
10. Choose an event under GitLab to define the action to be performed.
11. Sign in to your GitLab account to begin authentication.
12. Enter your GitLab login details to proceed.
13. Select "Continue" to advance past the authentication screen.
14. Select "Yes, Continue to GitLab" to confirm account access.
15. Select "Authorize Zapier" to grant Zapier permission to connect to GitLab.
16. Complete and customize the required action fields to map Asana data to GitLab.
17. Click "Test step" to verify the GitLab action works correctly.
18. After testing, click "Publish" to activate the Asana–GitLab integration.
19. Your Zap is now live, enabling seamless task management and collaboration across both platforms.