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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Instance" from Amazon EC2.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Copy File" in Dropbox.

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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.

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- Instance
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- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
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- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
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- Important Information
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- File Name
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- File Content
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- Include sharing link?
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- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
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- File status
- Search filenames only
- File extensions
- File categories
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- Include files in subfolders?
- File Name
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- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
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- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
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- File
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- New Location
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Write
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- Folder Path
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- Important Information
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- Folder
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- File
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- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
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- File Content
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- URL
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- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
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- Folder
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- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
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Search
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- Folder
  Required
- Search Term
  Required
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include contents of subfolders?
- Include deleted files and folders?
- Include media info?
- Include sharing link?
Action
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon EC2 + Dropbox integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Amazon EC2 and Dropbox

How can I integrate Amazon EC2 with Dropbox using your platform?

You can integrate Amazon EC2 with Dropbox by setting up triggers and actions on our platform. For instance, you can configure a trigger when a new instance is launched in Amazon EC2, prompting an action to save its details to a specified folder in Dropbox.

What are the common triggers available for Amazon EC2 integration?

Common triggers include when an instance starts running, stops, or gets terminated. These triggers allow you to automate subsequent actions in Dropbox.

Can I automatically save EC2 logs to Dropbox?

Yes, by setting up an appropriate trigger for new log file creation in Amazon EC2, you can configure an action to upload these logs automatically to your chosen folder in Dropbox.

How do I authenticate my accounts for the integration?

During setup, we will guide you through authenticating your AWS and Dropbox accounts securely. This is required for us to facilitate the data flow between Amazon EC2 and Dropbox.

Are there any limitations on the size of files that can be transferred from EC2 to Dropbox?

Transfers depend on the APIs used by both services. Typically, large files may be split into smaller parts during transfer due to API constraints.

Is it possible to terminate an instance based on file uploads in Dropbox?

Yes, you can set a specific file upload as a trigger within your Dropbox integration. This could then activate subsequent actions such as terminating an EC2 instance.

What if my integration fails or runs into an error? How do I troubleshoot?

We offer detailed logs and alerts if any errors occur during the integration process. You can review these logs through our dashboard and follow outlined steps for troubleshooting issues.

About Amazon EC2

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) is a web service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed to make web-scale cloud computing easier for developers.

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