> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.elink.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). # 🔗 How to Create a Link Zap There are two core parts to creating a link zap that we'll be going over: * Send your link to Zapier via Post * Creating an Automation and publishing via Zapier * Creating a Zap   ### PART 1a - How to Send Your Post Link to Zapier? 1. In the post section of elink, locate the post you want to send via Zapier. Click on the **'Share'** icon next to it. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/locate-the-post-click-share_hu6k5m.png) 2. A popup will open and click on the **'Zapier'** icon. This will send your post over to your Zapier account.  ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/locate-the-zapier-option-and-c_1uklnlo.png) | Important Note: It's important your Zapier and elink accounts are integrated. If you still need to do this, go here for directions.  --- ### PART 1b - How to Send Your Automation Post as a Link to Zapier? 1. Open up elink and click on the **'Automation'** tab. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/automation-tab_dqbr8.png) 2. Click on the **'Create Automation'** button. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/click-on-create-automation_146navm.png) 3. A pop-up will appear, allowing you to name your automation and set the scheduling frequency. You can choose between daily, weekly, or monthly for each automation and set-up a corresponding time you want the process to start running at. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/name-your-automationpng_h5dp1j.png) 4. Next, you will need to determine whether you want to update an existing elink post on a regular basis or generate a brand new elink post on a regular basis. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/choose-whether-to-update-an-ex_1mgs2s5.png) 5. After that, you need to define your sources. Choose from an RSS Feed, RSS Feed folder, or a bookmark folder. Define your keywords so that the right articles are published. Also, you can choose between **'Best results'** and **'Most recent'** results. Best results place a priority on keywords first, and then the time the article was published. Most Recent will place a priority on when an article was published and then the keywords. Lastly, choose how many maximum articles you want to be published regularly. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/choose-automation-source_1bg1iol.png) 6. On the last step, choose what you want to happen when the post is created. On this step, you'll want to select **'Publish and send to Zapier as a link.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/publish-and-send-to-zapier-as-_t1je6i.png)  --- ### Part 2 - Create a Link Zap ###### Setup Your Trigger 1. Open up Zapier and click on **'Create Zap.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/create-zap_1of5zex.png) 2. You'll need to choose a trigger and search for the app **'elink'.** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/search-for-the-app-elink_c9mswz.png) 3. Next, you'll need to choose your trigger event - **'Share Post as a Link.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/post-shared-as-a-link_dp3v4c.png) 4. Then click **'Continue'.** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/continue-test-trigger_1yqux28.png) 5. On the next step, you'll need to choose your elink account. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/choose-account-after-shared-as_8cg15s.png) 6. Next, you'll need to find your data. Click on **'Test Trigger.'** This will bring in the link data. You can sort to find the link that you want to add data from. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/click-on-test-trigger_rcjyhg.png) 7. Once you're done, click **'continue.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/continue-test-trigger_2w49a3.png)  --- ###### Setup Your Action 1. Now, it's time to set up your action. Search for any application that supports sharing a link. For this example, we're going to search for and use **'Slack.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/choose-app-slack_8e2svw.png) 2. Next, you can choose an '**Action Event'.** You can choose **'Send Channel Message.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/select-send-channel-message_14geiaz.png) 3. Now, click **'Continue.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/click-continue-after-action-ev_vo442w.png) 4. On the next step, you'll need to choose or connect your account. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/choose-account_i54t0z.png) 5. Then click **'Continue.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/fill-details-and-click-continu_1k1e1e3.png) 6. Next, you'll need to pick your channel. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/choose-slack-channel_5k7497.png) 7. Then you can customize your message & insert the post link. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/customize-your-message_168k6r1.png) 8. Continue customizing the fields and once you're done click **'continue.'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/fill-details-and-click-continu_yo6peo.png) 8. Your draft is ready and ready to be tested! ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/your-draft-is-ready-and-ready-_aubwc0.png) 9. You can open up the application you connected, and you'll see your message. 10. Once you've confirmed it's perfect, you can click **'Turn on Zap!'** ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99b8fcf011a1d800/turn-onzap_1ljsfx.png) || 🎙 If you have any questions or suggestions, please message us on our in-app chat or email us at info@elink.io.