Foursquare
Dropbox
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Foursquare + Dropbox

GiftttDy 4 - Foursquare Checkin to Day One

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Foursquare and Dropbox

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.

Foursquare and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

GiftttDy 4 - Foursquare Checkin to Day One
Workflow diagram: Foursquare + Dropbox integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Foursquare

Foursquare

Any new check-in in Foursquare

This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.

Then this action happens in Dropbox

Dropbox

Create a text file in Dropbox

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

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to GiftttDy 4 - Foursquare Checkin to Day One.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Foursquare and Dropbox to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

    Connect Foursquare to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Foursquare account, using Foursquare credentials.

  • Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Foursquare

    Set up a Trigger action for Foursquare

    Choose the following trigger: Any new check-in (This Trigger fires every time you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.).

  • Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Choose this action: Create a text file (This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.).

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 Foursquare and Dropbox.

  • 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 GiftttDy 4 - Foursquare Checkin to Day One!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Dropbox

    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.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Dropbox

    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.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Dropbox

    New folder

    Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

    zapierautomateiopipedream
    triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedream
  • Dropbox

    Watch files

    Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Dropbox

    New file

    Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.

    pabbly-connectpipedream
    triggerbypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Foursquare

    Create a check-in

    Create a check-in

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create an event

    Create an event

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create a tip

    Create a tip

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Upload a photo

    Upload a photo

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Foursquare

    Create check in

    Create check in

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Foursquare

    Create tip

    Create tip

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream

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