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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Dropbox + Gmail

Send emails in Gmail for new files in Dropbox folders

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Gmail

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts 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 Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

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Send emails in Gmail for new files in Dropbox folders
Workflow diagram: Dropbox + Gmail 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 Gmail

Gmail

Send Email in Gmail

Create and send a new email message.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send emails in Gmail for new files in Dropbox folders.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

    Connect Gmail to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Gmail

    Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send Email (Create and send a new email message.).

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 Gmail.

  • 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 Send emails in Gmail for new files in Dropbox folders!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

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  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

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    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • 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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