Harvest
Dropbox
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Harvest + Dropbox

If a Harvest project is created, then create a folder in Dropbox.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Harvest and Dropbox

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.

Harvest and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Harvest

Harvest

Project created in Harvest

This Trigger fires every time you create a new project on Harvest.

Then this action happens in Dropbox

Dropbox

Create a text file in Dropbox

This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If a Harvest project is created, then create a folder in Dropbox..

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Harvest and Dropbox to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

    Connect Harvest to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox 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 Harvest

    Set up a Trigger action for Harvest

    Choose the following trigger: Project created (This Trigger fires every time you create a new project on Harvest.).

  • Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Choose this action: Create a text file (This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.).

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 Harvest and Dropbox.

  • 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 a Harvest project is created, then create a folder in Dropbox.!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Dropbox

    New file in folder

    Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

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  • Dropbox

    New file in your folder

    This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Dropbox

    New folder

    Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedream
  • Dropbox

    Watch files

    Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Dropbox

    New file

    Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.

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    triggerbypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Harvest

    Create project

    Creates a project.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbato
  • Harvest

    Create task

    Adds a new task.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectalbato
  • Harvest

    Create timesheet entry

    Create timesheet entry

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    actionbyintegratelypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Harvest

    Start time entry

    Start time entry

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Harvest

    Stop time entry

    Stop time entry

    pipedream
    actionbypipedream
  • Harvest

    Create task in project

    This Action will create a new task in the project you choose. NOTE: You must be an Admin in Harvest to do so.

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    actionbyifttt