How to Integrate Trello with Basecamp

Quick summary

This guide shows you how to integrate Trello with Basecamp using Zapier by setting up a Zap that triggers on Trello activity and automatically performs an action in Basecamp. The step-by-step walkthrough covers authentication, trigger configuration, and publishing the automation without writing any code.

Steps

1. Log in to Zapier, click Create, and select Zaps to get started.
2. Click Trigger to begin configuring the trigger step of your Zap.
3. Search for and select Trello as the Trigger App.
4. Choose a trigger event such as New Activity or New Board from the available options.
5. Sign in to your Trello account, grant Zapier access, and click Continue.
6. Complete and customize the required fields for the Trello trigger, then click Continue.
7. Click Test trigger to verify your Trello connection and fetch sample data.
8. Select a New Activity record from the test results, then click Continue with selected record.
9. Search for and select Basecamp as the action app.
10. Choose an action event under Basecamp to define what happens when the trigger fires.
11. Sign in to Basecamp and click Log in to authenticate your account.
12. Select Yes, I'll allow access to grant Zapier permission to your Basecamp account.
13. Complete and customize the required action fields for Basecamp, then click Continue.
14. Click Test step to confirm the Basecamp action works correctly.
15. Click Publish to activate the integration and complete the Trello-Basecamp Zap.