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.
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Cognito Forms and Google Drive can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Cognito Forms
Triggers when someone fills out your form.
Then this action happens in Google Drive
Create a new file from plain text.
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
First, we need to connect Cognito Forms and Google Drive to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Cognito Forms to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Cognito Forms account, using Cognito Forms credentials.
Connect Google Drive to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.
Part II
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
Choose the following trigger: New Entry (Triggers when someone fills out your form.).
Then set up an Action for Google Drive
Choose this action: Create File From Text (Create a new file from plain text.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
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 your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create Google Drive files from new Cognito Forms entries!
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.
Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).
Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
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.
Creates a new entry.
Sets the availability of a form.
Gets an entry document.
Gets a file by id.
This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.
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