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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Comment" from Box.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Copy File or Folder" in OneDrive.
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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.
New Comment
Triggers when someone comments on a file in a folder you own/collaborate on.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Copy
SharedNote
Folder
File
Required
Export format
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Copy
Folder
Folder Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
File or Folder
Required
Email Address
Permission ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
File or Folder
Recipients
Required
Permission Level
Required
Message
Require Sign In
Send Email Invitation
Expiration Date
Retain Inherited Permissions
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
SharedNote
Folder
File Name
Required
Text Content
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
File ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Copy
Search Query
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Copy File or Folder
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Practical ways you can use Box and OneDrive
Backup important OneDrive files to Box
Ensure critical business files are backed up. When a new file is added to a designated folder in OneDrive, Zapier uploads it to Box. This creates an additional safety net for important documents, enhancing data recovery and minimizing downtime during unforeseen events.
Keep your files synchronized across platforms. When a new file is added to a specific Box folder, Zapier automatically uploads it to the corresponding OneDrive folder, ensuring seamless access for your team regardless of the platform they use. This makes file management efficient and reduces the risk of outdated versions.
Automatically keep marketing assets up-to-date across platforms. When a new folder is added in Box, Zapier creates the same folder in OneDrive, ensuring that the entire team has access to the latest resources in their preferred platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Box + OneDrive integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Box and OneDrive
How do I start integrating Box with OneDrive?
Integration between Box and OneDrive can be started by using an automation platform. Once on the platform, you will select Box as your trigger application and OneDrive as your action application. You need to authenticate both accounts to connect them securely.
Can I automatically copy files from Box to OneDrive?
Yes, you can set up a workflow that triggers when a new file is added to Box. This trigger can prompt an action that copies the file directly to a specified folder in OneDrive.
Is it possible to sync folders between Box and OneDrive?
While direct two-way syncing isn't natively supported, you can create automations that ensure files added or updated in Box are copied or updated in specific folders on OneDrive.
What triggers are available for integration between Box and OneDrive?
Common triggers include when a new file or folder is created in Box, or when an existing file is modified. These events can initiate various actions like copying files into OneDrive.
Can I integrate specific file types from Box into OneDrive?
Yes, during the setup of your workflow, you can specify conditions such as file types (e.g., PDFs) so that only those files trigger actions to be mirrored in OneDrive.
What happens if a file is deleted in Box? Will it be deleted from OneDrive too?
Automated deletions from one service requiring deletions from another typically involve complex setup due to safeguard protocols. Usually, such actions need manual confirmation unless specifically programmed.
Are there any limitations for integrating large files between these services?
File size limits are subject to the restrictions of both Box and OneDrive individually. Ensure both platforms support the file sizes being transferred as exceeding these might prevent successful automation.
About Box
Box lets you keep all your businesses files in one place for simple online collaboration.
OneDrive, Microsoft's file sync app formerly known as SkyDrive, lets you store your files online, edit Office documents in the free Office Web Apps, and easily access your online files from your PC.
