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Connect Gmail to Google Contacts in two minutes.

Real-time triggers from Gmail, ready-made actions in Google Contacts. Filter, transform, and route without writing a line of code.

Trigger app
Gmail as the trigger

Workflows fire when something happens in Gmail.

Action app
Google Contacts as the action

Workflows do something in Google Contacts, instantly.

Both directions

Pick the way that fits your stack.

Pair pages are mirrored. Each direction gets its own dedicated page.

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When something happens in Gmail, do it in Google Contacts.

1 Gmail triggers wired to 6 Google Contacts actions. Most-used pairing: New EmailCreate Google Contact.

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Or fire it the other way around.

2 Google Contacts triggers wired to 27 Gmail actions downstream.

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Common Gmail → Google Contacts workflows.

Pick a pairing to set it up in two minutes. Each one is a fully editable recipe.

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How it works

Connect Gmail and Google Contacts in five steps.

No code, no glue, no half-day setup. Each step is one click.

  1. 1
    Connect
    Authorize Gmail and Google Contacts

    Open Tiny Command, authorize Gmail and Google Contacts once each. Both connections are available to every workflow on your account.

  2. 2
    Trigger
    Pick a Gmail trigger

    Drop the Gmail → New Email trigger onto the canvas. Tiny Command auto-registers the webhook.

    POST /v1/webhooks/google-gmail.trigger-email-received
  3. 3
    Transform
    Add a filter or AI step

    Optionally add a Filter node ("subject contains URGENT") or an AI step ("classify intent") between trigger and action.

  4. 4
    Action
    Add the Google Contacts action

    Drop the Google Contacts → Create Google Contact action below it. Map fields from the Gmail payload into the Google Contacts inputs.

    google-contacts.create-contact
  5. 5
    Publish
    Publish and forget

    Hit Publish. Tiny Command runs it in production from second one. Watch the run-log fill up.

FAQ

Questions about Gmail + Google Contacts.

How long does it take to connect Gmail and Google Contacts on Tiny Command?
Under two minutes. Authorize Gmail and Google Contacts once each, drop the Gmail trigger and Google Contacts action onto a workflow canvas, map a couple of fields, and publish. No code, no glue.
Is the Gmail ↔ Google Contacts integration real-time?
Yes. Both Gmail and Google Contacts expose webhooks, so events from one fire workflows in the other within seconds rather than on a polling interval.
Can I filter or transform data between Gmail and Google Contacts?
Yes. Add a Filter node to only pass through matching events, a Switch node to branch by value, or an AI / Code node to transform payloads before they hit Google Contacts.
What Gmail events can trigger a Google Contacts workflow?
Any of the 1 Gmail triggers, including "New Email". Each fires in real time when the matching event happens in Gmail.
Do I need a paid plan to use Gmail with Google Contacts?
No. There's a free tier that covers most Gmail+Google Contacts use cases without a credit card. Paid plans unlock higher run volumes and team features when you outgrow it.
What if I want Google Contacts → Gmail instead?
Build it the same way, in reverse. There's a dedicated /integrations/google-contacts/with/google-gmail page with the reverse-direction triggers and actions.
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Wire Gmail to Google Contacts in 2 minutes.

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