Pair document cleanup with a mailing list details check
When a monitored Google Doc is trashed, have Notis fetch details for the relevant EmailOctopus list and report what it finds.
Trigger
Document Deleted
Triggers when a document is moved to the trash.
Action
Get List
Retrieves a mailing list’s details, fields, tags, contact count, and opt-in settings.
Why this helps
Document cleanup can leave uncertainty about whether a related mailing list still exists or needs attention.
- Add a clear audit cue to document cleanup
- Retrieve list details and contact counts
- Keep the run report as a reference for follow-up
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Docs and EmailOctopus once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3In one instruction, tell Notis which EmailOctopus list relates to the document and to retrieve its details for an audit summary.
- 4Pick Document Deleted as the trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real deletion event and review the run report.
Questions about this workflow
Does this delete the EmailOctopus list?
No. Get List retrieves details for a specified list and does not delete it.
What information can the action return?
It retrieves list details, including the name, fields, tags, contact counts, and opt-in settings.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Google Docs to Emailoctopus. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Google Docs triggers
Emailoctopus actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Contact
Add a new contact to a mailing list.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create List
Create a mailing list to organize email contacts.
New Document Created
Triggers when a new document is created.
Create Field
Creates a custom field on a mailing list.
Document Deleted
Triggers when a document is moved to the trash.
Delete Contact
Permanently delete a contact and its list data; this cannot be undone.
Document Placeholder Filled
Triggers when a document no longer contains a configured placeholder.
Delete List
Delete a mailing list and all its contacts permanently; this cannot be undone.
Document Search Update
Triggers when a matching document is created or updated.
Create Tag
Creates a tag on a mailing list for contact organization.
Document Structure Changed
Triggers when a document’s structure changes, such as its tables or headers.
Get All Lists
Retrieve all mailing lists in the account.
Document Updated
Triggers when an existing document is updated.
Get Recent Campaigns
Retrieves recent campaigns from your EmailOctopus account.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Google Docs and Emailoctopus, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
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