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1. Choose trigger event

2. Choose action

1. Select the event

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Trigger event

Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

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

Add your action

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

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Zapier seamlessly connects Amazon EC2 and Google Drive, automating your workflow.

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.

- Region
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Region
  Required
- Instance
  Required
- Start/Stop
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Export Format
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Parent Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write

- Drive
- Folder
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- Drive
- File_id
  Required
- Sharing Preference
  Required
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Copy
- Folder
- File
- Name
- Description
- Starred
- Folder Color (RGB)
- Custom Properties
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
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
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Parent Folder
Action
Search or write

- Region
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Region
- Instance ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Drive
- Folder
- Include Subfolders?
- Subfolder Depth Limit
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- Include_deleted
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Confirm deletion
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Email Address
- Permission ID
Action
Write
- Shared Drive Name
  Required
- Theme ID
- Color RGB
- Background Image File ID
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
- File/Folder Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension_copy
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Filename
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
Action
Search
- Filename
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Search or write

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon EC2 + Google Drive 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 Google Drive

How can I automate the process of backing up files from Amazon EC2 to Google Drive?

By setting up a workflow with triggers that monitor changes in your Amazon EC2 instance, you can automatically transfer files to Google Drive whenever a new file is created or modified. Use a reliable automation service to facilitate this integration effortlessly.

Is it possible to only upload specific types of files from EC2 to Google Drive?

Yes, during the setup of your automation, specify the file type criteria as a trigger condition. This allows only the designated files to be uploaded from your EC2 instance to your Google Drive.

Can I set up notifications for failures in the file transfer between EC2 and Google Drive?

Indeed, you can create workflows that include action steps sending alerts or notifications if a file transfer fails. This keeps you informed in real-time about any issues during the integration process.

What are the prerequisites for integrating Amazon EC2 with Google Drive using automation tools?

Ensure you have both an active Amazon EC2 account and access to your Google Drive. You also need an automation tool that supports connections with both platforms. It's essential to have authorization credentials ready for seamless integration.

Is there a way to sync entire folders between Amazon EC2 and Google Drive?

Yes, configure your automation tool to trigger when changes occur in specific folders within your EC2 instance. This trigger will allow syncing entire folders with corresponding directories on your Google Drive.

How do we manage conflicts if files change in both places simultaneously?

Set up rules within your automation settings defining conflict resolution strategies, such as prioritizing changes from one location over the other or creating duplicate copies with timestamps.

Can automated processes handle both uploads and downloads between these services?

Absolutely, automated workflows can be configured for both uploads from EC2 to Google Drive and downloads back into your EC2 environment depending on defined triggers and actions within the system.

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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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.

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