Notion
Dropbox
zapier

An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Notion + Dropbox

Upload Dropbox files from new database items in Notion

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Notion and Dropbox

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.

Notion and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Upload Dropbox files from new database items in Notion
Workflow diagram: Notion + Dropbox integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Notion

Notion

New Database Item in Notion

Triggers when a new item is created in a database.

Then this action happens in Dropbox

Dropbox

Upload File in Dropbox

Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Upload Dropbox files from new database items in Notion.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Notion and Dropbox to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Notion to Zapier.

    Connect Notion to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Notion account, using Notion credentials.

  • Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

    Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

    Give Zapier 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 Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Notion

    Set up a Trigger action for Notion

    Choose the following trigger: New Database Item (Triggers when a new item is created in a database.).

  • Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Choose this action: Upload File (Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.).

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 Notion 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 Upload Dropbox files from new database items in Notion!

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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  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

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  • 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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  • 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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  • Dropbox

    New file

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

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  • Notion

    Create database item

    Creates an item in a database.

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    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connect
  • Notion

    Create page

    Creates a Page inside a parent page

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  • Notion

    Update database item

    Updates a database item.

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  • Notion

    Add item to a to-do list

    This action will add a to-do item to an existing Notion To-Do List template.

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  • Notion

    Create a page

    This action will create a new page.

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  • Notion

    Update page

    Updates a page.

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    actionbyzapierpipedreampabbly-connect

Apps you need

Notion

Notion

Task Management

All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis, and online databases

The ultimate all-in-one workspace for teams. Bring together notes, tasks, wikis, and projects in one place. Customizable and collaborative for increased productivity.

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