Latenode
Zapier
Basecamp

Automatically create Basecamp 3 to-dos from inbound emails

This Latenode automation allows users to automatically create new to-do items in Basecamp 3 whenever a new inbound email is received. It integrates with the Zapier platform, which provides a dedicated email address to forward messages to.

Once forwarded, Zapier will trigger the creation of a new to-do in the specified Basecamp project and list, helping users consolidate email-based tasks into a central to-do management system and move closer to 'inbox zero'. This automation is designed for individuals or teams who frequently receive emails that require follow-up work, providing a streamlined way to process those messages and track them in their Basecamp to-do lists.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 5sEst. cost: $0.0003
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What this template does

  • Forwards new inbound emails to a dedicated Zapier email address
  • Triggers the creation of a new to-do item in Basecamp 3
  • Assigns the to-do item to the specified Basecamp project and list
  • Consolidates email-based tasks into a central Basecamp to-do management system
  • Helps users achieve 'inbox zero' by processing email-based tasks in Basecamp

How it works

1
Trigger

Receive Inbound Email

The automation is triggered when a new email is received and forwarded to the dedicated Zapier email address.

2
Action

Create To-Do in Basecamp

Zapier then creates a new to-do item in the specified Basecamp project and list, using details from the forwarded email such as the subject line and body content.

Requirements

A Zapier account with access to create Zaps
A Basecamp 3 account with permissions to create to-do items in a specified project and list
The ability to forward emails to a Zapier-provided email address
Knowledge of the Basecamp 3 project and list where the new to-do items will be created

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