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Save labeled email attachments into dated project folders

Automatically monitor labeled email attachments across Gmail and save them into the right dated project folders in Google Drive. Parse attachment metadata, dedupe files, and archive messages automaticallyβ€”so you can keep documents organized, searchable, and off your inbox without manual filing.

How this automation saves attachments in dated project folders

When a labeled email attachment arrives, attachments can scatter across inboxes and drive with inconsistent naming. This automation parses metadata, maps the right folder, dedupes and uploads to Google Drive, and archives the emailβ€”so your team can retrieve documents fast.

  1. 1.Detects labeled email attachments

    Integrate Gmail and email parsing tools to trigger a workflow on labeled attachments and file them to a mapped project folder.

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  2. 2.Parses attachment and metadata

    Integrate Code by Zapier and metadata extraction tools to extract reference ID, sender domain, and file extension for folder mapping.

    Code by Zapieror swap with your favorite app
  3. 3.Looks up folder mapping

    Integrate Google Sheets and mapping spreadsheets to look up sender domain and return the configured folder path.

    Google Sheetsor swap with your favorite app
  4. 4.Checks and records dedupe key

    Integrate Storage by Zapier and dedupe storage to block repeats using the attachment unique id and store the first save key.

    Storage by Zapieror swap with your favorite app
  5. 5.Uploads to dated folder

    Integrate Google Drive and file storage to find the mapped folder and upload the attachment with an ISO date naming format.

    Google Driveor swap with your favorite app
  6. 6.Archives email after upload

    Integrate Gmail and inbox cleanup tools to archive the processed message after a successful upload to Google Drive.

    Gmailor swap with your favorite app

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Calendly
Okta
Zendesk
Dropbox
Asana
Allstate
Airbnb
ActiveCampaign
Lyft
Webflow
Canva
Sysco
LA Clippers
Getaround
Grammarly
HelloFresh
Lululemon
Barry's
Hopper
Casper
Hudl
Miro
The New York Times
Ruggable

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