Trigger Google Calendar Reminders from Asana Task Due Dates

Quick summary

This demo shows how to build a Zapier automation that triggers Google Calendar reminders whenever an Asana task is created or updated, keeping your calendar in sync with project due dates without any manual effort.

Steps

1. Log in to Zapier, click "Create," and select "Zaps" to begin.
2. Click "Trigger" and search for Asana to select it as the trigger app.
3. Choose a trigger event — such as New Task or Task Updated — based on your workflow needs.
4. Authorize Zapier to access your Asana account.
5. Select the Asana workspace and project you want to monitor for task changes.
6. Run a test to ensure Zapier correctly detects tasks from Asana.
7. Select Google Calendar as the action app.
8. Choose "Create Detailed Event" as the action event and connect your Google Calendar account.
9. Map Asana task details — such as task name, due date, and description — to the corresponding Google Calendar event fields.
10. Run a test to confirm that reminders are triggered correctly in Google Calendar.
11. Click "Publish" to activate the automation and go live.