Dropbox
OneNote
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Dropbox + OneNote

New Dropbox File -> New Link Note

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and OneNote

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 OneNote 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 OneNote

OneNote

Create a page from a link in OneNote

This Action creates a page from a link in the specified section of the specified notebook.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to New Dropbox File -> New Link Note.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect OneNote to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your OneNote account, using OneNote 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 OneNote

    Then set up an Action for OneNote

    Choose this action: Create a page from a link (This Action creates a page from a link in the specified section of the specified notebook.).

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 OneNote.

  • 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 New Dropbox File -> New Link Note!

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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    triggerbyifttt
  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • 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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    triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedream
  • 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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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Dropbox

    New file

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

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    triggerbypabbly-connectpipedream
  • OneNote

    Create a page

    This Action will create a new page in the specified section of the specified notebook.

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    actionbyiftttintegromat
  • OneNote

    Create note in section

    Creates a new note in a specific Notebook/Section

    zapierintegrately
    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • OneNote

    Create note

    Create a new note in the "Quick Notes" section of your default notebook.

    zapierintegrately
    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • OneNote

    Create a page from a link

    This Action creates a page from a link in the specified section of the specified notebook.

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    actionbyifttt
  • OneNote

    Create a page with an image

    This Action will create a new page with an image in the specified section of the specified notebook.

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    actionbyifttt
  • OneNote

    Append note

    Appends content to the end of a note.

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    actionbyzapierintegrately

Apps you need

OneNote

OneNote

Task Management

A note-taking and organization tool

OneNote is a versatile, multi-user note-taking app that allows you to capture and organize all your ideas, images, recordings, and anything else you want to remember. With easy navigation and search functionality, it helps keep your notes organized and accessible wherever you go. Plus, its cloud-based storage and Microsoft 365 integration make collaboration a breeze.

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.