Automate Gmail & Smartsheet

Stop paying for mismatched spreadsheets. Sync data between Gmail and Smartsheet in real-time, so you can manage your operations without the busywork.

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How the Data Flows

graph LR
    subgraph Source ["Gmail"]
        T1(["List Aliases"])
    end
    
    subgraph Middleware ["Enterprise Integration Core"]
        W[CRON API
Poller] --> V{Validation
& Auth}
        V -->|Fail| DLQ[Dead Letter
Queue]
        V -->|Pass| Map[Data Mapping
& Transformation]
        Map --> Retry[Rate Limiting
& Retries]
    end
    
    subgraph Target ["Smartsheet"]
        A1(["Add Attachment to Row"])
    end

    T1 -->|JSON Payload| W
    Retry -->|Authenticated API POST| A1

    style Source fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Target fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Middleware fill:#f8fafc,stroke:#94a3b8,stroke-width:2px
    style T1 fill:#3b82f6,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
    style W fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style V fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Map fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Retry fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style DLQ fill:#ef4444,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style A1 fill:#e11d48,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff

When Gmail and Smartsheet operate independently, project managers often miss critical email updates that require immediate action. For instance, if a team member sends an email with a project status update, that information may not be reflected in Smartsheet, leading to outdated task statuses. This results in project managers manually checking their inboxes and copying updates into Smartsheet, wasting valuable time that could be spent on strategic planning and execution.

Top Ways to Automate Gmail & Smartsheet

Automated Task Creation: Instantly convert important emails from Gmail into actionable tasks in Smartsheet, ensuring that no critical requests or updates fall through the cracks.
Real-Time Notifications: Receive immediate alerts in Gmail for any changes or comments made in Smartsheet, keeping your team informed and responsive without the need to constantly check multiple platforms.
Seamless Status Updates: Automatically update Smartsheet project statuses based on email responses, allowing for real-time tracking of progress and reducing the need for manual updates.

How to Build the Gmail → Smartsheet Sync

Set up a webhook in Gmail to listen for new email messages that meet specific criteria, such as emails with a subject line containing 'Project Update'.
Configure the webhook to trigger on the messages.insert endpoint, ensuring it captures the email body and relevant metadata (like sender and timestamp).
In the webhook payload, extract the necessary fields: payload.headers for the subject, payload.snippet for the email body, and payload.from for the sender's email address.
Use the Smartsheet REST API to insert a new row into a specific sheet by sending a POST request to the /sheets/{sheetId}/rows endpoint.
In the POST request, format the JSON body to include the extracted email data, mapping the email subject to the 'Task Name' column and the email body to the 'Notes' column in Smartsheet.

Developer Warnings & API Gotchas

Ensure that the email subject does not exceed 255 characters, as Smartsheet will truncate longer subjects, possibly losing important context.
When mapping the email body to Smartsheet, be cautious of HTML content. If the email contains HTML tags, they may not render correctly in Smartsheet, leading to confusion.
Be aware of the potential for duplicate entries if multiple emails are sent in quick succession. Implement logic to check for existing rows in Smartsheet before inserting new data.

Supported API Operations

We leverage official, stable endpoints to ensure secure data transfer. No deprecated legacy routes.

When this happens in Gmail... List Aliases

Do this in Smartsheet Add Attachment to Row
When this happens in Gmail... List Contact Groups

Do this in Smartsheet Add Discussion to Row
When this happens in Gmail... List Messages

Do this in Smartsheet Add Row to Sheet
When this happens in Gmail... New Attachment

Do this in Smartsheet Copy Folder
When this happens in Gmail... New Conversation

Do this in Smartsheet Copy Row

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