Box
OneDrive
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Box + OneDrive

Copy new Box files to OneDrive

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Box and OneDrive

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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.

Categories

Box and OneDrive can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Copy new Box files to OneDrive
Workflow diagram: Box + OneDrive integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Box

Box

New File in Box

Triggers when you add a new file to a folder.

Then this action happens in OneDrive

OneDrive

Upload File in OneDrive

Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 60 MB.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Copy new Box files to OneDrive.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Box and OneDrive to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Box to Zapier.

    Connect Box to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Box account, using Box credentials.

  • Connect OneDrive to Zapier.

    Connect OneDrive to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your OneDrive account, using OneDrive credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for Box

    Set up a Trigger action for Box

    Choose the following trigger: New File (Triggers when you add a new file to a folder.).

  • Then set up an Action for OneDrive

    Then set up an Action for OneDrive

    Choose this action: Upload File (Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 60 MB.).

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 Box and OneDrive.

  • 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 Copy new Box files to OneDrive!

Supported triggers and actions

  • OneDrive

    New file

    Triggers when a new file is added in a folder.

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  • OneDrive

    Watch files/folders

    Triggers when a file or folder is created or updated.

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  • OneDrive

    New folder

    Triggers when a new folder is added.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • OneDrive

    New file in folder

    This Trigger fires every time a new file is created in the folder you specify.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • OneDrive

    New photo in folder

    This Trigger fires every time a new photo is created in the folder you specify.

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  • OneDrive

    New file matching search in folder

    This trigger fires every time a new file whose filename or file contents contains the words you specify is added to the folder you specify

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  • Box

    Upload file

    Copy an already-existing file from another service to Box.

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  • Box

    Upload file from url

    This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Box at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.

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  • Box

    Upload a file

    Uploads a new file.

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  • Box

    Create folder

    Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.

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  • Box

    Search content

    Search content

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  • Box

    Append to a text file

    This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

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    actionbyifttt

Apps you need

OneDrive

OneDrive

Cloud Storage

A versatile cloud-based file storage and collaboration solution

OneDrive, Microsoft's file sync app, offers seamless access to your files across devices. Store, edit, and manage your important documents, photos, and videos securely in the cloud.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

Zapier simplifies busy people's lives by automating web app data transfers, reducing tedious tasks, and allowing teams to collaborate effortlessly. With over 5,000 popular apps connected, it's never been easier to streamline your workflow.