Dropbox
GroupMe
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Dropbox + GroupMe

Share Dropbox files with your group.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and GroupMe

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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 GroupMe can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Dropbox

Dropbox

New file in your folder in Dropbox

This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.

Then this action happens in GroupMe

GroupMe

Post a message to group in GroupMe

This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Share Dropbox files with your group..

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Dropbox and GroupMe to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect GroupMe to IFTTT.

    Connect GroupMe to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your GroupMe account, using GroupMe credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox

    Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox

    Choose the following trigger: New file in your folder (This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.).

  • Then set up an Action for GroupMe

    Then set up an Action for GroupMe

    Choose this action: Post a message to group (This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.).

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 GroupMe.

  • 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 Share Dropbox files with your group.!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Dropbox

    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.

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  • Dropbox

    New file in your folder

    This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.

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  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

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  • Dropbox

    New folder

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

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  • Dropbox

    Watch files

    Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.

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  • Dropbox

    New file

    Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.

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  • GroupMe

    Post a message to group

    This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a message

    Sends a message to a group.

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  • GroupMe

    Add a member

    Adds a new member to a group.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a direct message

    Sends a direct message to another user.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a group

    Creates a new group.

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  • GroupMe

    Destroy a group

    Destroys an existing group.

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Apps you need

GroupMe

GroupMe

Team Chat

A Mobile App for Group Chatting

GroupMe is a free, versatile messaging platform that allows you to easily connect with friends and loved ones. From group chats to one-on-one messaging, it's perfect for staying connected on any type of phone.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.