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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Drive + Box + Dropbox + OneDrive

If you add a file to Google Drive, a backup will be saved to Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

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.

Categories

Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and OneDrive can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

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 these actions happen in Dropbox, OneDrive and OneDrive

Box

Upload file from URL in Box

This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Box at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.

Dropbox

Add file from URL in Dropbox

This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.

OneDrive

Add file from URL in OneDrive

This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to OneDrive at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If you add a file to Google Drive, a backup will be saved to Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive..

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Drive, Box, Dropbox and OneDrive 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 Box to IFTTT.

    Connect Box to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect OneDrive to IFTTT.

    Connect OneDrive to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your OneDrive account, using OneDrive 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 Box

    Then set up an Action for Box

    Choose this action: Upload file from URL (This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Box at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.).

  • Then set up another Action for Dropbox

    Then set up another Action for Dropbox

    Choose this action: Add file from URL (This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.).

  • Then set up another Action for OneDrive

    Then set up another Action for OneDrive

    Choose this action: Add file from URL (This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to OneDrive at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.).

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, Box, Dropbox and OneDrive.

  • 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 If you add a file to Google Drive, a backup will be saved to Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive.!

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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  • Dropbox

    Upload file

    Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.

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  • Dropbox

    Add file from url

    This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.

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  • Dropbox

    Create folder

    Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.

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  • Dropbox

    Upload a file

    Uploads a new file.

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  • Dropbox

    Create text file

    Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.

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  • Dropbox

    Append to a text file

    This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

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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.

OneDrive

OneDrive

Cloud Storage

A versatile cloud-based file storage and collaboration solution

OneDrive, Microsoft's file sync app, offers seamless access to your files across devices. Store, edit, and manage your important documents, photos, and videos securely in the cloud.

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.