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iOS Contacts Any new contact. Microsoft To Do Create task in task list.

Add new iOS Contacts to Microsoft To Do task list

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How this automation works

Automatically keep track of new contacts by creating a task in Microsoft To Do whenever a new contact is added to your iOS Contacts. This Applet runs each time you add a new contact and logs their details as a task. Perfect for following up with new connections or keeping your contact list organized across devices.

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Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add any new contact.
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Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a task in a given task list.
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4 triggers, queries, and actions

Any new contact

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add any new contact.

Task in list completed

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a task in a given list is completed

List tasks in task list

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Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of tasks in a given task list.

Create task in task list

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a task in a given task list.

Any new contact

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add any new contact.

Create task in task list

Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a task in a given task list.

List tasks in task list

Pro plus icon
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of tasks in a given task list.

Task in list completed

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a task in a given list is completed

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About iOS Contacts

Back up your contacts, attach them to reminders or calendar events, and much more with this service. To use these Applets, you'll need to install the IFTTT app for iOS.

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About Microsoft To Do

Microsoft To Do is a task management app to help you stay organized and manage your day-to-day. You can use Microsoft To Do to make shopping lists or task lists, take notes, record collections, plan an event, or set reminders to increase your productivity and focus on what matters to you. Microsoft To Do makes it easy to stay organized and manage your life.

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