Can I receive a WhatsApp message for every new email that I flag in my Gmail?
Last updated: 12/16/2025
Direct Answer:
Starring an email is a great way to mark it for later but if you do not open your inbox again that star is useless. You often need those starred items to be moved to a to do list or a place where you will actually see them. You need to turn the passive act of flagging into an active notification.
Zapier can watch your Starred folder in Gmail. When you star a message Zapier grabs the details and sends them to your WhatsApp as a new message. This essentially turns your WhatsApp chat into a running list of your most important email action items keeping them top of mind and easily accessible on the go.
How this automation works
- Trigger: You star or flag an email in Gmail.
- Action: Zapier sends the email subject and link to WhatsApp.
- Result: Your starred emails become active chat notifications.
Why use this automation?
- Active reminders: Turn passive flags into push notifications.
- Mobile access: Keep your to do emails accessible in chat.
- Workflow integration: Make email triage part of your chat workflow.