An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Dropbox + Google Drive
Create folders in Google Drive from Dropbox files
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Google Drive
It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat 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.
Categories
Dropbox and Google Drive can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Dropbox
Watch Files in Dropbox
Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.
Then these actions happen in Google Drive and Google Drive
Download a File in Dropbox
Downloads a file from a specified folder.
Create a Folder in Google Drive
Creates a new folder.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create folders in Google Drive from Dropbox files.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Dropbox and Google Drive to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Dropbox to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Connect Google Drive to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Make.com.
Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox
Choose the following trigger: Watch Files (Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.).
Then set up an Action for Dropbox
Choose this action: Download a File (Downloads a file from a specified folder.).
Then set up another Action for Google Drive
Choose this action: Create a Folder (Creates a new folder.).
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 Drive.
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 folders in Google Drive from Dropbox files!
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Supported triggers and actions
New file in folder
Triggers when a new file is added directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
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Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectWatch files in a folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
triggerbyintegromatUpdated file
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew file in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.
triggerbyiftttNew folder
Triggers when a new folder is added directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
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.
actionbyzapierintegrately
Apps you need
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.
Make.com (Integromat) is a powerful automation tool that enables users to connect their favorite apps, services, and devices without any coding skills. With its unique features, users can automate even complex integrations easily and efficiently, saving time and effort. Integromat allows to connect apps and automate processes in a few clicks.
