Dropbox
Google Sheets
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Dropbox + Google Sheets

Add rows to Google Sheets for new Dropbox files

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Google Sheets

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 Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Add rows to Google Sheets for new Dropbox files
Workflow diagram: Dropbox + Google Sheets 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 Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Create Spreadsheet Row in Google Sheets

Create a new row in a specific spreadsheet.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add rows to Google Sheets for new Dropbox files.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Dropbox and Google Sheets 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 Google Sheets to Zapier.

    Connect Google Sheets to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets 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 Google Sheets

    Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Create Spreadsheet Row (Create a new row in a specific spreadsheet.).

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 Google Sheets.

  • 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 Add rows to Google Sheets for new Dropbox files!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet

    Triggered when you create a new spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Dropbox

    Upload file

    Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connect
  • 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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    actionbyifttt
  • Dropbox

    Create folder

    Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypipedreamalbato
  • Dropbox

    Create a text file

    This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.

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    actionbyiftttpipedream
  • 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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    actionbyifttt
  • Dropbox

    Create text file

    Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.

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    actionbyzapierintegrately

Apps you need

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Spreadsheets

Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive

Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.

Zapier

Zapier

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