IFTTT (If This Then That) is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks and connect different apps and services to work together seamlessly. Creating an IFTTT applet is a simple process that can save you time and effort. In this post, we will walk you through the process of creating an IFTTT applet.
Step 1: Log in to Your IFTTT Account
The first step is to log in to your IFTTT account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free. Once you are logged in, you will see the dashboard.
Step 2: Choose “New Applet”
Click on the “New Applet” button to create a new applet. The interface is set up with the phrase “if this then that,” which is what IFTTT stands for.
Step 3: Click “This” and Choose a Service
Click on “this” and choose a service from the list. In this example, we are using Wikipedia, so we will type “Wikipedia” in the search box and select it. If the service requires a login, you will need to log in to connect to the service.
Step 4: Choose a Trigger
Choose a trigger for your applet. In this example, we want to use the “Word of the day” from Wikipedia, so we will select that as our trigger.
Step 5: Click “That” and Choose a Service
Click on “that” and choose a service to link to your trigger. In this example, we want to create a new entry in a Google spreadsheet whenever Wikipedia posts its “Word of the day,” so we will select Google Sheets.
Step 6: Choose an Action
Choose an action for your applet. In this example, we want to add a row to a Google spreadsheet, so we will select “Add row to spreadsheet.”
Step 7: Create Your Applet
Review what you have done and click “Finish” to create your applet. You can also disable notifications if you prefer.
And that’s it! You have created an IFTTT applet that will automate the task of adding the “Word of the day” from Wikipedia to a Google spreadsheet. With IFTTT, you can create applets for a variety of tasks, and the possibilities are endless.