Connect Gmail and Drift to Build Intelligent Automations
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When this happens...
New mail matches your specified search criteria
New Email
New Attachment
New Starred Email
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Actions and Triggers
When this happensTriggers
A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.
New mail matches your specified search criteria
Search Gmail for messages that match a subject, sender, or CC received within the specified recent time window, and return each message's headers, body (HTML/plain), date, and link.
New Email
Retrieve Gmail messages for selected label(s) received within a recent timeframe and return each message's headers, body (HTML/plain), and attachment URLs.
New Attachment
Retrieve recent Gmail messages (optionally filtered by label) that contain attachments, upload those attachments to Viasocket, and return message and attachment details.
New Starred Email
Fetches starred Gmail messages received in a recent time window (default 15 minutes) and returns message metadata, subject, sender/recipient, plain/HTML body, and any attachments with Viasocket-uploaded URLs.
Do thisActions
Action is the task that follows automatically within your Gmail integrations.
Send Email
Send an email through Gmail with subject and plain-text or HTML body; include optional CC, BCC, custom sender and reply-to, attach files or Google Drive/Workspace exports, and apply labels.
Remove Label From Email
Remove a specified label from the first Gmail message matching the provided subject and/or sender criteria.
Add Label to Email
Search Gmail by subject and/or sender, find the first matching message, and add the selected label to it.
Reply to Email
Send a reply to an existing Gmail thread (plain text or HTML). Supports To/CC/BCC, attachments, custom sender name, and optional labels.
Search Mails
Search Gmail messages by sender, subject, or label and return message details, attachments, and a next-page token for pagination.
Get Email Attachment
Retrieve attachments from an email by Message ID and return attachment details (filename, MIME type, size) and accessible URLs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To start, connect both your Gmail and Drift accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Gmail triggers actions in Drift (or vice versa).
Absolutely. You can customize how Gmail data is recorded in Drift. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Drift, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.
The data sync between Gmail and Drift typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.
Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.
Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Gmail and Drift. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.
About Gmail
Gmail is a free email service developed by Google. It allows users to send and receive emails, manage their inbox, and organize their communications efficiently. With features like spam filtering, search capabilities, and integration with other Google services, Gmail is a powerful tool for personal and professional communication.
Learn MoreAbout Drift
Drift is a conversational marketing and sales platform that helps businesses connect with their customers in real-time through chat, email, video, and more. It enables companies to engage with website visitors, qualify leads, and accelerate the sales cycle.
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