> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.templated.io/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Getting Started with Zapier

# Getting Started with Zapier

Automate image generation with Templated and Zapier.

## Step 1: Create a Zap

1. Go to [zapier.com](https://zapier.com) and click **Create Zap**
2. Set up your **Trigger** (e.g., new row in Google Sheets)

## Step 2: Add Templated Action

1. Click **+ Add Action**
2. Search for **"Templated"**
3. Select **Create Render**

## Step 3: Connect Your Account

1. Click **Sign in to Templated**
2. Enter your **API Key**
3. Click **Yes, Continue**

## Step 4: Configure the Action

1. **Template**: Select from dropdown or enter ID
2. **Format**: Choose jpg, png, pdf, or mp4
3. **Layers**: Add layer modifications
* **Layer Name**: The exact name from your template
* **Property**: text, color, image_url, etc.
* **Value**: Static or mapped from trigger

## Example Zap

**New Shopify Order → Generate Thank You Card → Email Customer**

1. **Trigger**: Shopify — New Order
2. **Action**: Templated — Create Render
* Map customer name to `title_text`
* Map order number to `order_text`
3. **Action**: Gmail — Send Email with attachment

## Mapping Dynamic Data

Use Zapier's data mapper to insert trigger values:
* Click in a field
* Select a value from your trigger (e.g., "Customer Name")
* Zapier inserts it as `{{customer_name}}`

## Tips

* Test your Zap with sample data first
* Use Zapier's formatter to transform data if needed
* Check your credit usage in Templated dashboard

Get started: [https://zapier.com/apps/templated/integrations](https://zapier.com/apps/templated/integrations)