1
Choose the trigger
Pick the event that starts the automation.
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2
Choose the action
Tell Zapier what should happen next.
3
Test the Zap
Use sample data and confirm every step before turning it on.
Good for
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✓ Great for
- Connecting apps
- Simple automations
- Non-technical users
- Connecting repeatable steps
✕ Not great for
- The ongoing free plan is capped to two-step workflows and a small monthly task allowance.
- Costs climb quickly as your task volume grows
- Publishing or shipping without review
- Sharing private information carelessly
Easy first try
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