Integrating Google Calendar with ClickUp Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to integrate Google Calendar with ClickUp using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless automation between your applications. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start integrating Google Calendar with ClickUp, first access Pabbly Connect. Open your browser and navigate to the Pabbly Connect landing page by typing Pabbly.com/connect.

If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign Up for Free’ to get started. Existing users can simply sign in. After logging in, you will see various Pabbly applications. Click on ‘Access Now’ under Pabbly Connect to open your dashboard.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow and choose a folder to save it in, like ‘Automations’. For this integration, name it ‘Create ClickUp Task from Google Calendar’.

• Click on ‘Create’ to proceed.
• This opens the workflow window where you can set up triggers and actions.

In this window, you will define a trigger event that starts the workflow. Select Google Calendar as the trigger application and choose the event type as ‘New Event’. This setup ensures that every time a new event is created in Google Calendar, it triggers the workflow in Pabbly Connect.

3. Connecting Google Calendar to Pabbly Connect

To connect Google Calendar, click on ‘Connect’ after selecting it as the trigger application. If you have not connected your Google Calendar yet, choose ‘Add New Connection’ and sign in using your Google account. Grant the necessary permissions to allow Pabbly Connect to access your calendar. using Pabbly Connect

Once connected, select the specific calendar you wish to use. For instance, if you have multiple calendars, choose the one relevant for your Film Production Company. After selecting the calendar, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the connection.

4. Setting Up ClickUp Integration in Pabbly Connect

Now that Google Calendar is connected, you need to set up ClickUp as the action application. Search for ClickUp in the action application list and select it. Choose ‘Create Task’ as the action event, then click on ‘Connect’.

• If you haven’t connected ClickUp before, you will need to provide an API token.
• Retrieve the API token from your ClickUp account settings under the Apps section.

After entering the API token, click ‘Save’. Next, you will need to map the task details from the Google Calendar event to the ClickUp task fields, ensuring that the task name and description are dynamically linked to the calendar event details. This mapping is crucial for automating the task creation process in Pabbly Connect.

5. Testing the Workflow

With the workflow set up, it’s essential to test it to ensure everything works correctly. Create a test event in your Google Calendar, providing details such as title, date, and description. Save the event.

After waiting for the trigger to check for new events (which may take up to 10 minutes), check your ClickUp account. You should see a new task created with the details from the Google Calendar event. This confirms that Pabbly Connect successfully integrated the two applications, automating your task management process.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to integrate Google Calendar with ClickUp using Pabbly Connect. This integration automates the task creation process, ensuring your production team stays organized and efficient.