Dropbox
Airtable
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Dropbox + Airtable

Save links to new Dropbox files in Airtable

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Airtable

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.

Dropbox and Airtable can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Save links to new Dropbox files in Airtable
Workflow diagram: Dropbox + Airtable integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Dropbox

Dropbox

New File in Folder in Dropbox

Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

Then this action happens in Airtable

Airtable

Create Record in Airtable

Creates a new record with auto-populating fields.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Save links to new Dropbox files in Airtable.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Dropbox and Airtable to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

    Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Connect Airtable to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Airtable account, using Airtable 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 Dropbox

    Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox

    Choose the following trigger: New File in Folder (Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.).

  • Then set up an Action for Airtable

    Then set up an Action for Airtable

    Choose this action: Create Record (Creates a new record with auto-populating fields.).

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 Dropbox and Airtable.

  • 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 Save links to new Dropbox files in Airtable!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Airtable

    New record

    Triggers when a new record is created. Optionally: triggers when any record (new or existing) is first added to a selected view.

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  • Airtable

    New or updated record

    Triggers when a record is created or updated.

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  • Airtable

    New record in view

    Triggers when a new new record is created in a specifc view.

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  • Airtable

    Watch records

    Returns all newly created or updated records in a view (requires "Created Time" or "Last Modified Time" fields).

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  • Airtable

    New or modified records

    New or modified records

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  • Airtable

    New or modified records in view

    New or modified records in view

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  • Dropbox

    Upload file

    Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.

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  • Dropbox

    Add file from url

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

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  • Dropbox

    Create folder

    Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.

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  • Dropbox

    Create a text file

    This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.

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  • Dropbox

    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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  • Dropbox

    Create text file

    Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.

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Apps you need

Airtable

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Spreadsheets

A no-code platform for building collaborative apps using spreadsheet-database hybrid as a data-layer

Airtable is a modern and flexible low-code platform that combines the power of a full database with the ease of use of a spreadsheet. With native mobile and desktop apps, Airtable offers a variety of templates for easy-to-use and customizable workflows, providing powerful features such as file attachments, kanban card stacks, calendars, and reporting. Link related content intelligently, configure the perfect view, and integrate with hundreds of your favorite apps and services.

Zapier

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No-code automation service

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