Connect Gmail to Microsoft Graph API
Automate workflows between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API. No coding required.
The most-used recipe
Gmail
Communication
DeskFerry agent
Log event when new message received
Runs on its own
Microsoft Graph API
Data Analytics
Popular workflows
What you can automate between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API. Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Log event when new message received
Record an analytics event automatically when a new message arrives in a channel.
Send message when report generated
Post a message to a channel automatically when a new report is ready.
Sync Gmail changes to Microsoft Graph API
Keep Microsoft Graph API updated when someone mentions you or your team.
Get Gmail alerts for Microsoft Graph API
Never miss important Microsoft Graph API updates with instant Gmail notifications.
How data flows
What syncs between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API
When an event occurs in Gmail, the relevant data is automatically sent to Microsoft Graph API. DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from Gmail
- Messages
- Channel posts
- Mentions
- Thread replies
- File attachments
Data from Microsoft Graph API
- Reports
- Dashboard data
- Metrics
- Time-series data
- Aggregations
Step-by-step guide
How to connect Gmail to Microsoft Graph API
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Gmail account with permission to install apps
- An active Microsoft Graph API account
- A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Step 01
Create your DeskFerry account
Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
- Step 02
Authenticate Gmail
Click "Add Connection" and select Gmail from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Gmail's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry permission to read and post messages in your selected channels. You control which channels the integration can access.
- Step 03
Authenticate Microsoft Graph API
Same process for Microsoft Graph API. Click "Add Connection," select Microsoft Graph API, and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your dashboards, reports, and datasets. You select which data sources the integration can read.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new message received in gmail or report generated in microsoft graph api. The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
- Step 05
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: log event in microsoft graph api. Map the data fields between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API. Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Benefits
Why connect Gmail and Microsoft Graph API?
Manually moving data between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API is error-prone and eats into your team's productive hours. Connecting them through DeskFerry eliminates that overhead — events in one app trigger actions in the other automatically.
Tips
Tips for your Gmail + Microsoft Graph API integration
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Use cases
Who uses the Gmail + Microsoft Graph API integration?
Teams across industries connect Gmail and Microsoft Graph API to streamline their workflows.
Team leads managing multiple channels who rely on Microsoft Graph API for data analytics
Data teams who need real-time data from Gmail
Remote teams and data teams collaborating across tools
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Gmail to Microsoft Graph API?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Gmail and Microsoft Graph API via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing communication events to data analytics actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new Gmail events to Microsoft Graph API actions, trigger Microsoft Graph API updates when Gmail data changes, create Microsoft Graph API records from Gmail events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the Gmail and Microsoft Graph API integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your Gmail-to-Microsoft Graph API workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Gmail data secure when connected to Microsoft Graph API?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Gmail or Microsoft Graph API passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your communication data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your DeskFerry dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Gmail and Microsoft Graph API?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Gmail or Microsoft Graph API. For example, create a workflow where Gmail events update Microsoft Graph API, and a separate one where Microsoft Graph API changes sync back to Gmail. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Gmail and Microsoft Graph API?
No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use Gmail and Microsoft Graph API, you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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