> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docsautomator.co/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Zapier

> Connect DocsAutomator to 7,000+ apps for automated document generation

Zapier enables connection of DocsAutomator to over 7,000 applications for workflow automation. The integration allows document creation across various platforms using data from Zapier's extensive app ecosystem.

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## Key Features

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  <Card title="Full Feature Support" icon="check">
    All DocsAutomator features work within Zapier
  </Card>

  <Card title="7,000+ Apps" icon="grid">
    Trigger document generation from any Zapier-compatible app
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Coding Required" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Visual workflow builder for easy setup
  </Card>

  <Card title="Flexible Storage" icon="hard-drive">
    Multiple PDF storage and distribution options
  </Card>
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## Step-by-Step Integration

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Automation">
    Establish a new automation in your DocsAutomator account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Data Source">
    Choose Zapier as your designated data source for the automation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Template">
    Select your Google Doc template. Reference the [Google Doc Template Guide](/docsautomator-basics/google-doc-template-guide) for setup instructions. The Playground Template offers a quick testing option.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Zapier Action">
    Within Zapier, add the DocsAutomator "Create Document" action to your workflow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Input your DocsAutomator API key (found in account settings) to authorize Zapier access and load existing automations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Automation">
    Choose which DocsAutomator automation to execute.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Map Data Fields">
    * Assign document name
    * Map template placeholders to Zapier data sources or static values
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Generation">
    Enable Document Previews during testing to generate watermarked PDFs without consuming credits.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Line Items Implementation

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For table-based data, use Zapier's **"Line Itemizer"** formatter feature to prepare comma-separated data. Map the resulting output to line item fields in DocsAutomator.

<Tip>
  The Line Itemizer helps you transform multiple data rows into the format DocsAutomator expects for line items.
</Tip>

## Supported Automation Types

| Type                 | Description                       |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| API automations      | Manual data mapping within Zapier |
| Airtable automations | Record ID passthrough             |
| ClickUp automations  | Task ID passthrough               |

## E-Signatures and PDF Templates

<Info>
  DocsAutomator supports [e-signatures](/features/docsautomator-esign) with all data sources, including Zapier. After generating a document, you can automatically route it for signing. DocsAutomator also supports [PDF templates](/docsautomator-basics/pdf-template-guide) in addition to Google Doc templates.
</Info>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Template Guide" icon="file-lines" href="/docsautomator-basics/google-doc-template-guide">
    Learn the template syntax
  </Card>

  <Card title="Line Items" icon="list" href="/features/line-items">
    Master tables and repeating rows
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/integrations-api/docsautomator-api">
    Advanced API integration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Run History" icon="clock-rotate-left" href="/features/run-history">
    Monitor document generation
  </Card>
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