An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Dropbox + Google Calendar
Create Google Calendar events from new Dropbox files
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Google Calendar
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.
Categories
Dropbox and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in 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 Google Calendar
Create Detailed Event in Google Calendar
Create an event by defining each field.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Google Calendar events from new Dropbox files.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Dropbox and Google Calendar to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Dropbox to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar 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
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 Google Calendar
Choose this action: Create Detailed Event (Create an event by defining each field.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Dropbox and Google Calendar.
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 Calendar events from new Dropbox files!
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Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
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Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
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Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyiftttEvent from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
triggerbyiftttNew event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Upload file
Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.
actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectAdd 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.
actionbyiftttCreate folder
Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.
actionbyzapierintegratelypipedreamalbatoCreate a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
actionbyiftttpipedreamAppend 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.
actionbyiftttCreate text file
Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.
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Apps you need
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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