An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Facebook Groups + HTTP + Dropbox
Send new photos from a new post in Facebook group to Dropbox
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Facebook Groups, HTTP, and Dropbox.
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.
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Facebook Groups
Watch Posts in Facebook Groups
Triggers when a new post is created.
Then these actions happen in Dropbox and Dropbox
Get a file in HTTP
Downloads a file from a given URL.
Upload a File in Dropbox
Uploads a file to a selected folder.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send new photos from a new post in Facebook group to Dropbox.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Facebook Groups, HTTP and Dropbox to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Facebook Groups to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Facebook Groups account, using Facebook Groups credentials.
Connect HTTP to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your HTTP account, using HTTP credentials.
Connect Dropbox to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox 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 Facebook Groups
Choose the following trigger: Watch Posts (Triggers when a new post is created.).
Then set up an Action for HTTP
Choose this action: Get a file (Downloads a file from a given URL.).
Then set up another Action for Dropbox
Choose this action: Upload a File (Uploads a file to a selected 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 Facebook Groups, HTTP and Dropbox.
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 new photos from a new post in Facebook group to Dropbox!
Supported triggers and actions
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.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew 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.
triggerbyiftttNew or modified file or folder
New or modified file or folder
triggerbypipedreamNew folder
Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedreamWatch files
Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.
triggerbyintegromatNew file
Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.
triggerbypabbly-connectpipedream
Get a file
Downloads a file from a given URL.
actionbyintegromatPost message
Creates a new message post in a group's feed
actionbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectMake a request
Sends an HTTP(S) request to a specified URL and processes the response.
actionbyintegromatCreate a post
Creates a new post in a group.
actionbyintegromatPost photo
Creates a new photo post in a group's feed
actionbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectMake a basic auth request
Sends an HTTP(S) request to a specified URL that requires Basic Auth authorization and processes the response.
actionbyintegromat
Apps you need
Connect and communicate with people who share your interests using Facebook Groups. Create groups for family, friends, clients, or hobbies.
The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an app layer protocol in the Internet protocol stack, used for all modern web-based applications and beyond.
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.
