How to Trigger Basecamp Messages from New Gmail Emails via Zapier
- George Apostolov
How to Trigger Basecamp Messages from New Gmail Emails via Zapier: step-by-step guide
From your 'Zapier' dashboard, select 'Zap'.
Click on the 'Trigger' field to select the event.
Search and select 'Gmail' as your trigger app.
Select a trigger event, such as 'New Email' or 'New Attachment'.
Connect your Google account.
Add the mailbox and click 'Continue'.
Click 'Test trigger' to send a test email to ensure Zapier can detect it.
Search for and select 'Basecamp'.
Select an action event.
Connect and authorize your Basecamp account.
Customize the action details in Basecamp and click 'Continue'.
Click 'Test step'.
Once the test is successful, click 'Publish'.
Quick answer: To automate Basecamp messages from new Gmail emails using Zapier, select Zap from your dashboard, set Gmail as the trigger app with a new email event, connect your Google account, test the trigger, select Basecamp as the action app, connect your account, customize the action details, test the step, and publish.
About this Zapier tutorial
Send Basecamp messages automatically from new Gmail emails by setting up a Zapier workflow with connected accounts and customized action steps. This guide shows how to trigger Basecamp Messages from New Gmail Emails via Zapier in 13 steps, starting with "From your 'Zapier' dashboard, select 'Zap'" and finishing with "Once the test is successful, click 'Publish'". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zapier interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to trigger Basecamp Messages from New Gmail Emails via Zapier?
13 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zapier data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zapier, Gmail and Basecamp. Related guides: How to Trigger Basecamp To-Dos from Shopify Orders via Zapier, How to Trigger ClickUp Notifications from Jira Issue Updates via Zapier and How to Trigger ClickUp Task Updates from Gmail Emails via Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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