An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Drive + Email
Get an email with every new Google Doc
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Drive and Email
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 and Email 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 Email
Send me an email in Email
This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Get an email with every new Google Doc.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Drive and Email 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 Email to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Email account, using Email 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 Email
Choose this action: Send me an email (This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.).
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 Email.
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 Get an email with every new Google Doc!
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Supported triggers and actions
New file in folder (legacy)
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triggerbyzapierNew file
Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew file in folder
Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder
triggerbyautomateiozapierWatch files in a folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
triggerbyintegromatUpdated file
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew 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.
triggerbyifttt
Send me an email
This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.
actionbyiftttSend outbound email
Send up to 5 emails per day on Free or Trial Zapier plans, or up to 10 emails per hour on paid Zapier plans from a custom address.
actionbyzapierSend an email
Sends a new email.
actionbyintegromatautomateioSend yourself an email
Send yourself an email
actionbypipedreamCreate a draft
Creates and adds a new draft to a selected folder.
actionbyintegromatCopy an email
Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.
actionbyintegromat
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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