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
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Box
New File in Box
Triggered when you add a new file to a folder.
Then this action happens in 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 if you don't have one.
Connect Box to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Box account, using Box credentials.
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
Choose the following trigger: New File (Triggered when you add a new file to a folder.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Box and OneDrive.
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!
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Triggers when a new file is added in a folder.
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Triggers when a file or folder is created or updated.
triggerbyintegromatNew folder
Triggers when a new folder is added.
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This Trigger fires every time a new file is created in the folder you specify.
triggerbyiftttNew photo in folder
This Trigger fires every time a new photo is created in the folder you specify.
triggerbyiftttNew 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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Upload file
Copy an already-existing file from another service to Box.
actionbyzapierintegratelyUpload 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.
actionbyiftttUpload a file
Uploads a new file.
actionbyintegromatpipedreamCreate folder
Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.
actionbyzapierintegratelySearch content
Search content
actionbypipedreamAppend 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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Apps you need
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.
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