An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Google Drive + FileCloud
Add new Google Drive files to folders on FileCloud
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and FileCloud
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.
Categories
Google Drive and FileCloud can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Drive
New File in Folder in Google Drive
Triggers when a new file is added directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
Then this action happens in FileCloud
Upload File in FileCloud
Copy an already-existing file from another service to FileCloud.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add new Google Drive files to folders on FileCloud.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Drive and FileCloud to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Drive to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.
Connect FileCloud to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your FileCloud account, using FileCloud 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 Google Drive
Choose the following trigger: New File in Folder (Triggers when a new file is added directly to a specific folder (but not its subfolders).).
Then set up an Action for FileCloud
Choose this action: Upload File (Copy an already-existing file from another service to FileCloud.).
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 Google Drive and FileCloud.
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 new Google Drive files to folders on FileCloud!
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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).
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew file
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
Copy an already-existing file from another service to FileCloud.
actionbyzapierUpload a file
Uploads a file to the selected folder. Files with the same name have "upsert" logic.
actionbyintegromatCreate folder
Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.
actionbyzapierCreate text file
Creates a brand new text (.txt) file from plain text content you specify.
actionbyzapierCreate a folder
Creates a folder in a particular path.
actionbyintegromatMake an api call
Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.
actionbyintegromat
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.
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