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1. Choose trigger event
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2. Choose action
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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Attachment" from Gmail.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Copy File" in Google Drive.
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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.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
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.
Drive
Parent 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.
Drive
Folder
File Name
Required
File Content
Required
Convert to Document?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Folder
File to Replace
Required
File
Required
Convert to Document?
File Name
File Extension
Idempotency_key
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
File_id
Required
Sharing Preference
Required
Organization Domain
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Copy
Folder
File
Name
Description
Starred
Folder Color (RGB)
Custom Properties
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Api_docs_info
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Drive
Folder
File ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Folder Name
Required
Search_type
Drive
Parent Folder
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Folder Name
Required
Search_type
Drive
Parent Folder
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Add Label to Email
Copy File
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gmail + Google Drive integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Gmail and Google Drive
How do I connect my Gmail account to Google Drive?
To link Gmail with Google Drive, you'll need to use automation tools like our platform. Set up a trigger in Gmail, such as receiving an email with an attachment, and an action in Google Drive, such as saving the attachment to a specific folder.
Can I automatically save email attachments from Gmail to Google Drive?
Yes, through automation tools, you can set a trigger for receiving emails with attachments in Gmail. Then establish an action to upload those attachments directly into a designated folder in Google Drive.
Is it possible to create a document in Google Drive from an email received in Gmail?
Absolutely! You can set up a trigger for receiving specific types of emails in Gmail. The corresponding action can be creating a new document or spreadsheet in Google Drive containing the email content or attachment details.
How do I set triggers for specific types of emails in Gmail?
When configuring integration with our service, you can define triggers based on various criteria like subject keywords, sender address, or even the presence of attachments in your Gmail account.
Can I get notifications on Google Drive when new emails arrive in my Gmail?
Through custom automations, you can receive notifications within Google Drive whenever certain types of emails hit your inbox. Set this up by triggering an event when new mail arrives and defining actions like creating a notification item in Drive.
What are some common use cases for integrating Gmail with Google Drive?
Many users employ this integration to streamline workflows such as saving job application resumes received via email directly into dedicated folders on Google Drive or backing up important email communications automatically.
Can I automate backlinking files between Gmail and Google Drive?
Yes, automate backlinking by setting triggers on incoming mails that contain shared links and actions where these links are appended automatically to documents stored within your Google Drive.
About Gmail
One of the most popular email services, Gmail keeps track of all your emails with threaded conversations, tags, and Google-powered search to find any message you need.
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.
