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Dropbox + Slack integrations
Get Slack direct messages for new Dropbox files
Want to get notified immediately when new Dropbox files are available? Set up this automation, and each time a new file is dropped in Dropbox, Zapier will send a direct message in Slack to the contact you choose. You'll never have to wait around for a file to show up again.
How It Works
- A new file is added in Dropbox
- Zapier sends a direct message to the contact you choose in Slack
What You Need
- Dropbox account
- Slack account
- When this happens...New File in FolderTriggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
- automatically do this!Send Direct MessageSends a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Space
- Shared FolderRequired
- Member Email AddressesRequired
- Access LevelRequired
- Notify Members?Required
ActionWrite- Space
- TitleRequired
- Destination FolderRequired
- Description
- Deadline
- Open for Uploads
ActionWrite
- Shared Folders
Triggers when a shared folder is added.
Try ItTriggerPolling - Space
- FolderRequired
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
ActionWrite- Space
- File PathRequired
- Important Information
ActionWrite
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Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
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