An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Drive + Gmail
E-Mail New Google Drive Files via Gmail
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and Gmail
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 Gmail 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 Gmail
Send an email in Gmail
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to E-Mail New Google Drive Files via Gmail.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Drive and Gmail 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 Gmail to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Gmail
Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).
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 Gmail.
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 E-Mail New Google Drive Files via Gmail!
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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.
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