Skip to content

Connect Google Drive and Webhooks by Zapier to unlock the power of automation

  • No credit card required
  • Free forever for core features
  • 14-day trial for premium features and apps
Choose a Trigger
Choose an Action
Google Logo Start with Google for free

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Zapier makes it easy to integrate Google Drive with Webhooks by Zapier - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.

100%
Help
Google Drive logo
Google Drive
Google Drive logo
Google Drive
1. Choose trigger event
Webhooks by Zapier logo
Webhooks by Zapier
Webhooks by Zapier logo
Webhooks by Zapier
2. Choose action
Google Drive logo
1. Select the event
Setup
Test
Google Drive logo
Google Drive
Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New File" from Google Drive.

Add your action

An action happens after the trigger—such as "Custom Request" in Webhooks by Zapier.

You’re connected!

Zapier seamlessly connects Google Drive and Webhooks by Zapier, automating your workflow.

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

G2 Badge - Best Est. ROI - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Best Results - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Most Implementable - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Leader Mid-Market - Winter 2024

93%

Customers who say using Zapier has made them better at their job

25m

Customers have created over 25 million Zaps on the platform

6 mins

The average user takes less than 6 minutes to set up a Zap

Make work flow with AI

Level up your Google Drive to Webhooks by Zapier integration with AI. Extract, summarize, and transform your integration data with leading AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and more.
Illustration of AI enhancing Zapier workflows with automation and app integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + Webhooks by Zapier integrations

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

How do I set up Google Drive with Webhooks by Zapier?

To set up Google Drive with Webhooks by Zapier, you need to create a Zap that connects your Google Drive account to the Webhooks app. During the setup process, you'll be prompted to authenticate both accounts. You'll then configure triggers and actions specific to your workflow, such as 'New File in Folder' as a trigger and sending a custom webhook payload as the action.

What triggers are available when integrating Google Drive with Webhooks?

When integrating Google Drive with Webhooks by Zapier, you can use triggers like 'New File in Folder', which initiates whenever a new file is added to a specified Google Drive folder. This trigger allows you to automatically send or react to data changes using webhooks.

Can I use outbound webhooks with my Google Drive files?

Yes, you can utilize outbound webhooks for your Google Drive files. For instance, using the 'New File in Folder' trigger from Google Drive, you can set up an action to send file data or metadata through an outbound webhook to another application for further processing or storage.

What kind of data can I include in a webhook payload from Google Drive?

In a webhook payload from Google Drive, you can include information such as file name, size, type (e.g., document, spreadsheet), creation date, and URL link to the file. This allows your workflows connected via webhooks to make informed decisions based on this data.

How do retries work if a webhook fails when using Google's integration?

If a webhook fails when using Google's integration with our platform, we automatically attempt several retries over a period of time. You will receive notifications about these attempts and their statuses until it succeeds or exhausts all retry opportunities.

Are there any limitations on file sizes or types when triggering webhooks from Google Drive?

While there are no explicit limitations from our side regarding file sizes or types when triggering webhooks from Google Drive, keep in mind that very large files might result in longer processing times for certain operations within external applications receiving the data.

How secure is the integration between Google Drive and Webhooks by Zapier?

The integration between Google Drive and Webhooks by Zapier is designed with security in mind. Your data is encrypted during transfers between apps. Moreover, we adhere strictly to security standards and practices recommended by both platforms to keep your workflows secure.

Practical ways you can use Google Drive and Webhooks by Zapier

Sync files from a webhook to Google Drive

When a webhook receives new data (e.g., from a form submission or custom app), Zapier automatically uploads the files to a specific Google Drive folder. This ensures quick and clear organization of incoming files, saving time on manual uploads and significantly improving workflow efficiency.

Business Owner
Track incoming webhook data in Google Drive

Leverage Zapier to catch webhook events and create text files in Google Drive containing the captured data. This provides a backup or data log system, reducing manual effort and increasing reliability for future data reference or troubleshooting.

IT
Store marketing assets from webhook data

When marketing assets (such as images or videos) are sent to a webhook, Zapier uploads them to a designated folder in Google Drive, keeping the marketing team organized and ensuring assets are easy to locate for campaigns.

Marketing & Marketing Ops

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.

triggers, actions, or triggers and actions
    • Drive
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Folder Name
      Required
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include Deleted Files?
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include_deleted
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • File Extension
    • Idempotency_key
    Action
    Write
    • File
      Required
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write

Learn how to automate Google Drive on the Zapier blog

Learn how to automate Webhooks by Zapier on the Zapier blog

google-drive logo
google-drive logo
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.
Similar apps
Dropbox integrationsDropbox integrations
Dropbox
File Management & Storage
Box integrationsBox integrations
Box
File Management & Storage
OneDrive integrationsOneDrive integrations
OneDrive
File Management & Storage, Microsoft
webhook logo
webhook logo
About Webhooks by Zapier
Webhooks simply POST data (or JSON) to a specific URL every time we see something new. Webhooks can also accept data (or JSON) to kick off a workflow in Zapier.
Related categories

Connect Google Drive to Webhooks by Zapier on the world's largest no-code automation platform

Google Logo Sign up with Google