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.
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Google Drive and Todoist can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires 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
This Action will create a new task in the project and section you specify.
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
First, we need to connect Google Drive and Todoist to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive credentials.
Connect Todoist to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Todoist account, using Todoist credentials.
Part II
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
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
Choose this action: Create task (This Action will create a new task in the project and section you specify.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
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 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!
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.
Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).
Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
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.
Creates a new task.
Creates a new project.
Marks a task as being completed.
Creates a task.
Updates an existing task.
Sends an e-mail to a person, inviting them to use one of your projects..
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 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.