Managing projects can seem overwhelming, but Trello streamlines the process with boards, lists, and cards that allow for a fun, adaptable, and rewarding approach to organization and prioritization. A particularly valuable feature of Trello, though not as widely known, is the ability to create cards via email. This functionality is especially useful on-the-go or when you need to swiftly add a task without accessing the Trello app. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to email a Trello card.
Step 1: Locate Your Board’s Email-To-Board Address
To find your board’s email address, open the Trello board you want to create cards on. Click ‘Show Menu’ on the right side of the page, then ‘More’, and ‘Email-to-board Settings’. Here, you’ll find the unique email address for your board.
Step 2: Understand the Email Format
Your email’s subject line will become the card’s title while the body of the email will be used as the card’s description. If you want to attach files to the card, you can simply attach them to the email, and they will appear on your Trello card. The Trello system will also automatically include the email sender’s address as an attachment for reference.
Step 3: Send Your Email
Now that you have your board’s email address and understand the format, you can create a Trello card by sending an email. Remember, the email subject will become the card’s title and the email body will become the card’s description.
Important Tips
- You can only send emails from the address associated with your Trello account. Emails from other addresses will be ignored.
- If you want to create cards in a particular list, you can set your preferred list in the ‘Email-to-board Settings’.
- Cards created through email will be placed at the top of the specified list by default.
In conclusion, Trello’s Email-to-board feature is a nifty tool that can help you manage your tasks more effectively. By simply sending an email, you can create a new card on your Trello board.
If you are looking for a way to improve your project management experience, you should definitely give this feature a try. It is easy to use and can save you a considerable amount of time.
