Event Temple connects to Zapier using an API key. This allows you to build automations between Event Temple and thousands of other apps.
You must be an Administrator to connect Zapier
Before you begin
Create or sign in to Zapier
Go to Zapier’s website and either:
Sign in to your existing account
Step 1: Generate your API key in Event Temple
In Event Temple:
Go to Settings → Developers → API Keys
If you are part of a Chain:
Go to Chain → Settings → Developers → API Keys
Then:
Click New API Token
Enter a name for the token
Click Create API Key
Copy the generated API key
⚠️ If you are part of a Multi-Org (Chain), you will need Chain Authorization to access API Keys in Event Temple. Without this, you will not be able to generate or use API keys for Zapier.
Step 2: Connect Event Temple in Zapier
In Zapier:
Go to My Apps
Click Connect a new account
Search for EventTemple
Select EventTemple
Paste your API key when prompted
Click Yes, Continue
Your accounts are now connected.
Build your first Zap
In this example, we’ll create a Zap that generates a new lead in Event Temple when an email is received in Gmail.
Step 1: Set up your Trigger (Gmail)
Click Create → Zaps
Select Trigger
Choose Gmail
Select trigger event (e.g. New Email)
Test your trigger
Step 2: Set up your Action (Event Temple)
Add an Action step
Select EventTemple
Choose an action (e.g. Create Lead / Booking)
Map fields from Gmail to Event Temple
Example mapping:
Email subject → Booking name
Sender email → Contact email
Email content → Notes
Tip: Always test the action to confirm it works as expected.
Step 3: Publish your Zap
Click Publish to activate your automation.
Your Zap is now live.
Important notes
Multi-org accounts may require Chain-level API access
Zapier is a third-party tool (support is handled by Zapier)
In Zapier, Event Temple appears as EventTemple