This automation scenario allows you to connect JotForm 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.
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JotForm and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in JotForm
This Trigger fires on a new form submission.
Then this action happens 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.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Upload Jotform files to Dropbox.
Part I
First, we need to connect JotForm and Dropbox to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect JotForm to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your JotForm account, using JotForm credentials.
Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for JotForm
Choose the following trigger: New submission (This Trigger fires on a new form submission.).
Then set up an 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.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between JotForm and Dropbox.
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 Upload Jotform files to Dropbox!
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.
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
New or modified file or folder
Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.
Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.
Get number of form submissions received this month. Also, get number of SSL form submissions, payment form submissions and upload space used by user.
List of form responses. Fields array has the submitted data.
Get a list of all submissions for all forms on this account. The answers array has the submission data.
Generate a new submission for your form
Invite assignees to complete your pre-populated form
Invite assignees to complete your form
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