Cognito Forms
Google Drive
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Cognito Forms + Google Drive

Create Google Drive files from new Cognito Forms entries

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Cognito Forms and Google Drive

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.

Cognito Forms and Google Drive can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create Google Drive files from new Cognito Forms entries
Workflow diagram: Cognito Forms + Google Drive integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Cognito Forms

Cognito Forms

New Entry in Cognito Forms

Triggers when someone fills out your form.

Then this action happens in Google Drive

Google Drive

Create File From Text in Google Drive

Create a new file from plain text.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Google Drive files from new Cognito Forms entries.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Cognito Forms and Google Drive to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Cognito Forms to Zapier.

    Connect Cognito Forms to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Cognito Forms account, using Cognito Forms credentials.

  • Connect Google Drive to Zapier.

    Connect Google Drive to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive 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 Cognito Forms

    Set up a Trigger action for Cognito Forms

    Choose the following trigger: New Entry (Triggers when someone fills out your form.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Drive

    Then set up an Action for Google Drive

    Choose this action: Create File From Text (Create a new file from plain text.).

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 Cognito Forms and Google Drive.

  • 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 Create Google Drive files from new Cognito Forms entries!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Drive

    New file in folder (legacy)

    Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.

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  • Google Drive

    New file

    Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).

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  • Google Drive

    New file in folder

    Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder

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  • Google Drive

    Watch files in a folder

    Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.

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  • Google Drive

    Updated file

    Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

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  • Google Drive

    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.

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  • Cognito Forms

    Create entry

    Creates a new entry.

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  • Cognito Forms

    Set form availability

    Sets the availability of a form.

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  • Cognito Forms

    Get document

    Gets an entry document.

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  • Cognito Forms

    Get file

    Gets a file by id.

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  • Cognito Forms

    Api request (beta)

    This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

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  • Cognito Forms

    Custom actions (beta)

    Create a new action using AI.

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Apps you need

Google Drive

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