Google Drive
Todoist
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Drive + Todoist

When you add Something to Google Drive, Make a Task to Organize it

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and Todoist

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

Google Drive and Todoist can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

When you add Something to Google Drive, Make a Task to Organize it
Workflow diagram: Google Drive + Todoist integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Drive

Google Drive

New file in your folder in Google Drive

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.

Then this action happens in Todoist

Todoist

Create task in Todoist

This Action will create a new task in the project and section you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to When you add Something to Google Drive, Make a Task to Organize it.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Drive and Todoist to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.

  • Connect Todoist to IFTTT.

    Connect Todoist to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Todoist account, using Todoist 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 Google Drive

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Drive

    Choose the following trigger: New 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.).

  • Then set up an Action for Todoist

    Then set up an Action for Todoist

    Choose this action: Create task (This Action will create a new task in the project and section 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 Google Drive and Todoist.

  • 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 When you add Something to Google Drive, Make a Task to Organize it!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Drive

    New file in folder (legacy)

    Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.

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  • Google Drive

    New file

    Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).

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  • Google Drive

    New file in folder

    Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder

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  • Google Drive

    Watch files in a folder

    Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.

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  • Google Drive

    Updated file

    Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

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  • Google Drive

    New 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.

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  • Todoist

    Create task

    Creates a new task.

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  • Todoist

    Create project

    Creates a new project.

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  • Todoist

    Mark task as completed

    Marks a task as being completed.

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  • Todoist

    Create a task

    Creates a task.

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  • Todoist

    Update task

    Updates an existing task.

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  • Todoist

    Invite user to project

    Sends an e-mail to a person, inviting them to use one of your projects..

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Apps you need

Google Drive

Google Drive

Cloud Storage

A comprehensive cloud storage solution

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.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.