An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects JotForm + Dropbox
Automatically log your JotForm submission in Dropbox
About this workflow template
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.
Categories
JotForm and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in JotForm
New submission in JotForm
This Trigger fires on a new form submission.
Then this action happens in 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 Automatically log your JotForm submission in Dropbox.
Part I
Configure Applications
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
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 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: 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
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 Automatically log your JotForm submission in Dropbox!
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Apps you need
JotForm is a powerful online form builder that allows you to create custom forms quickly and easily. With a responsive editor and powerful widgets, JotForm streamlines your day-to-day business operations.
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