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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Inbound Email" from Email by Zapier.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Copy File" in Google Drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Email by Zapier + Google Drive integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Email by Zapier and Google Drive

How can I use Email by Zapier with Google Drive effectively?

You can set up triggers in Email by Zapier to watch for incoming emails and perform actions such as saving attachments directly to Google Drive folders. This seamless process ensures your important files are automatically organized and accessible in one centralized location.

What types of triggers are available when integrating Email by Zapier with Google Drive?

When integrating, you can use triggers like 'New Inbound Email' from the Email by Zapier app, allowing you to take actions like uploading an email attachment as a file in your chosen Google Drive folder or creating a document in response to receiving a formatted email.

Can I save specific email attachments directly into Google Drive?

Yes, our integration allows you to specify filters within the 'New Attachment' trigger so that only certain types of files or email conditions will trigger the save action into your selected Google Drive folder.

Is it possible to organize emails into different folders in Google Drive based on the sender address?

Absolutely. You can customize the integration so that incoming emails from specific senders trigger an action that creates categorized folders within Google Drive, helping maintain organized storage automatically based on sender criteria.

How do I transform an email body content into a Google Document when using this integration?

By setting up an action with 'Create Document from Text' in our integration flow, you can automatically convert incoming emails’ body text into new Google Docs on your drive without manual copy-pasting.

Are there options if I want only specific data from my emails sent to a spreadsheet on my drive?

Yes, using our parsing capabilities, you can set the integration to extract specified information from incoming emails and append it directly as rows into a designated spreadsheet in your Google Drive.

What should I do if I encounter issues during setup of the Email by Zapier and Google Drive integration?

If you face any challenges during setup, we recommend consulting our comprehensive troubleshooting guides available online or reaching out for dedicated support for personalized assistance. Double-checking permission settings is often beneficial too.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

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  • Email by Zapier triggers, actions, and search
    New Inbound Email

    Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom

    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • Zap_id
    • Free_test_limitation
    • To
      Required
    • Subject
      Required
    • Body (HTML or Plain)
      Required
    • Attachment
    • From_name
    • Reply_to
    • Cc
    • Bcc
    • Force Linebreaks?
    • Enable read receipts?
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include Deleted Files?
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include_deleted
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Setup Directions
    Trigger
    Instant
    Try It
    • Drive
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Attachment
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write

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About Email by Zapier
Send and receive email via a custom Zapier email address at "zapiermail.com". This is great for triggering off of emails and sending custom emails. (Max of 10 email sends per hour.) Have direct access to your own email servers? Check out our IMAP and SMTP services!
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About Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.
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