Dropbox + Schedule by Zapier

Create a new text file in Dropbox every hour with Schedule by Zapier

Automate your document creation with this efficient workflow. Every hour, a new text file will be generated in your Dropbox account. This is a perfect solution for those who constantly need to create new files for record keeping, routine updates, or data tracking. Streamline your process by letting this automation handle the repetitive task of creating new text files round the clock.

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Every Hour
Triggers every hour.
TriggerInstant
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Create Text File
Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.
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Supported triggers and actions

- Frequency TypeRequired
- Interval
- Start DateRequired
- Time of DayRequired
- Timezone Override (Optional)
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Instant
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- Time Offset
- Trigger on weekends?
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Instant
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- Day of the WeekRequired
- Time of DayRequired
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Instant
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Shared Folders
Triggers when a shared folder is added.
Trigger
Polling
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
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- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- File PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write

- Space
- FolderRequired
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- PathRequired
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Set or Remove ExpirationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Audience
- Access
Action
Write
- Space
- Search queryRequired
- Search path
- Order by
- File status
- Search filenames only
- File extensions
- File categories
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- File NameRequired
- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- Path
- Direct links only
Action
Search

- Time of DayRequired
- Trigger on weekends?
Trigger
Instant
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- Day of the MonthRequired
- Time of DayRequired
Trigger
Instant
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- Shared FolderRequired
- Member Email AddressesRequired
- Access LevelRequired
- Notify Members?Required
Action
Write
- Space
- TitleRequired
- Destination FolderRequired
- Description
- Deadline
- Open for Uploads
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- FileRequired
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Overwrite
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New NameRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Allow Downloading With Shared Link?Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Set or Remove PasswordRequired
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder NameRequired
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Search TermRequired
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include contents of subfolders?
- Include deleted files and folders?
- Include media info?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search

About Dropbox

Dropbox lets you store your files online, sync them to all your devices, and share them easily. Get started for free, then upgrade for more space and security features.

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About Schedule by Zapier

Schedule is a native Zapier app you can use for recurring tasks. Trigger an action every day of the month, every day of the week or every single day. You can also select the hour of the day. If you're a developer, this is similar to a crontab, cronjob or cron.

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Dropbox + Schedule by Zapier

Create a new text file in Dropbox every hour with Schedule by Zapier

Custom Frequency

Every Hour

Every Week

Shared Folders

New or Updated File

Copy File

Delete File

Create Folder

Move File

Create or Append to Text File

Create Shared Link

Set or Remove Shared Link Expiration

Set Shared Link Visibility and Access

Advanced Search

Find File

Find Shared Links

Every Day

Every Month

New Folder

New File in Folder

Add Folder Member

Create File Request

Delete Folder

Upload File

Create Text File

Rename File

Set Shared Link Download Permission

Set or Remove Shared Link Password

API Request (Beta)

Find Folder

Find File (Content Search)

List Folder Contents

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