Dropbox
Google Drive
Gmail
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Dropbox + Google Drive + Gmail

Sync new file uploads to Google Drive and send them via Gmail

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox, Google Drive, and Gmail.

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

Diagram

Sync new file uploads to Google Drive and send them via Gmail
Workflow diagram: Dropbox + Google Drive + Gmail integration

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 these actions happen in Gmail and Gmail

Google Drive

Upload file from URL in Google Drive

This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.

Gmail

Send an email in Gmail

This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Sync new file uploads to Google Drive and send them via Gmail.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Dropbox, Google Drive and Gmail 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 Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.

  • Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT 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 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 Google Drive

    Then set up an Action for Google Drive

    Choose this action: Upload file from URL (This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.).

  • Then set up another Action for Gmail

    Then set up another Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).

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, Google Drive 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 Sync new file uploads to Google Drive and send them via Gmail!

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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  • Gmail

    New attachment

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

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  • Gmail

    Watch emails

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

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  • Gmail

    New starred email

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

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  • Google Drive

    Upload file

    Copies an existing file from another service to Google Drive.

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  • Google Drive

    Create folder

    Create a new, empty folder.

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  • Google Drive

    Upload a file

    Uploads a file to a selected folder.

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  • Google Drive

    Upload file from url

    This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.

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  • Google Drive

    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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  • Google Drive

    Create file from text

    Create a new file from plain text.

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Apps you need

Google Drive

Google Drive

Cloud Storage

A comprehensive cloud storage solution

Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making 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.