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# Connecting Zapier for Cross-App Automation

Automate workflows between Acme and 5,000+ apps.

## Setting Up Zapier Connection

### Step 1: Create a Zap
1. Log in to Zapier
2. Click "Create Zap"
3. Search for "Acme"

### Step 2: Connect Account
1. Select Acme as trigger app
2. Click "Sign in to Acme"
3. Authorize with your API key

### Step 3: Configure Trigger
Available triggers:
- New Task Created
- Task Completed
- New Project
- Comment Added
- File Uploaded

## Popular Zap Templates

### Slack + Acme
**Trigger:** New task assigned to me
**Action:** Send Slack DM

### Google Sheets + Acme
**Trigger:** New row in spreadsheet
**Action:** Create Acme task

### Gmail + Acme
**Trigger:** New email with label
**Action:** Create task from email

### Trello + Acme
**Trigger:** Card moved to "Done"
**Action:** Complete Acme task

## Multi-Step Zaps

Create complex automations:
```
1. Trigger: New Acme task
2. Filter: Priority = High
3. Action: Create Asana task
4. Action: Send Slack notification
5. Action: Log to Google Sheets
```

## Troubleshooting

### Zap Not Triggering
- Verify trigger event occurred
- Check API key validity
- Ensure Zap is turned on

### Data Not Mapping
- Check field mappings
- Verify data formats
- Test with sample data

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