An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Drive + Trello
Google Drive to Create Trello Card
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and Trello
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.
Categories
Google Drive and Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in 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 Trello
Create a card in Trello
This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Google Drive to Create Trello Card.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Drive and Trello 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 Trello to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Trello account, using Trello 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
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 Trello
Choose this action: Create a card (This Action will create a card on the specified list in specified board.).
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 Trello.
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 Google Drive to Create Trello Card!
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Supported triggers and actions
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Triggers when a new card is added.
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectCard moved to list
Triggers when a Card is moved to a List in Trello, [inside the same Board](https://zapier.com/apps/trello/help#common-problems-trello#not-triggering-on-card-moved-to-list-when-a-card-is-moved-from-another-board).
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew activity
Triggers when there is activity in Trello.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew label added to card
Triggers when a label is added in a Trello card.
triggerbyzapierWatch cards
Triggers when a new card is added.
triggerbyintegromatNew notification
Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.
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Upload file
Copies an existing file from another service to Google Drive.
actionbyzapierintegratelyCreate folder
Create a new, empty folder.
actionbyzapierintegratelyalbatoUpload file from url
This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.
actionbyiftttCreate file from text
Create a new file from plain text.
actionbyzapierintegratelyUpload a file
Uploads a new file.
actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectDownload a file
Downloads a file.
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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.
Trello is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that helps you organize your projects, no matter the size. With boards, lists, and cards, you can prioritize tasks and stay on top of everything from the big picture to the smallest details. Connect with your team in real-time and integrate with other key tools for seamless cross-team collaboration.
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.
