Google Drive
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Drive + Slack

Post new Google Drive files to Slack

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and Slack

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Google Drive and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Post new Google Drive files to Slack
Workflow diagram: Google Drive + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Drive

Google Drive

New file in your folder in Google Drive

This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Post to channel in Slack

This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post new Google Drive files to Slack.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Drive and Slack to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.

  • Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Google Drive

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Drive

    Choose the following trigger: New file in your folder (This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Drive and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Post new Google Drive files to Slack!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

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  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Drive

    Upload file

    Copies an existing file from another service to Google Drive.

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    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Google Drive

    Create folder

    Create a new, empty folder.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelyalbato
  • Google Drive

    Upload file from url

    This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Google Drive

    Create file from text

    Create a new file from plain text.

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    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Google Drive

    Upload a file

    Uploads a new file.

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  • Google Drive

    Download a file

    Downloads a file.

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    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Google Drive

Google Drive

Cloud Storage

A comprehensive cloud storage solution

Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making collaboration a breeze.

Slack

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.