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2. Choose action

1. Select the event

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Trigger event

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Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Folder" from Dropbox.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Project" in Motion.

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- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
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- Space
- Shared Folder
  Required
- Member Email Addresses
  Required
- Access Level
  Required
- Notify Members?
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Title
  Required
- Destination Folder
  Required
- Description
- Deadline
- Open for Uploads
Action
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- Space
- Folder Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File
  Required
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Overwrite
- Include sharing link?
Action
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- Space
- File
  Required
- New Name
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Allow Downloading With Shared Link?
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Set or Remove Password
  Required
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- 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
Search
- Workspace ID
  Required
- Task Name
  Required
- Schedule
  Required
- Due Date
- Duration (minutes)
- Description
- Priority
- Start Date
- Deadline Type
- Auto Scheduled
Action
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- Workspace
  Required
- Include All Statuses
Action
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Shared Folders
Triggers when a shared folder is added.
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- Folder
  Required
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
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- Space
- File
  Required
- New Location
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- File Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- File
  Required
- New Location
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- Path
  Required
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Set or Remove Expiration
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Audience
- Access
Action
Write
- Space
- Search query
  Required
- Search path
- Order by
- File status
- Search filenames only
- File extensions
- File categories
Action
Search
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- File Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- Path
- Direct links only
Action
Search
- Workspace ID
  Required
- Project Name
  Required
- Description
- Due Date
- Priority
Action
Write
- Workspace ID
  Required
- Task Name
- Task Description
- Due Date
- Task Duration (minutes)
- Task Status
- Start Date
- Deadline Type
- Schedule
- Priority
Action
Write

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Practical ways you can use Dropbox and Motion

Organize Motion tasks in Dropbox folders

When a new task is created in Motion, Zapier will automatically create a corresponding folder in Dropbox. This helps keep all task-related files neatly stored and easily accessible, allowing you to streamline project organization and improve documentation. Use this automation to reduce time spent searching for files and stay focused on growing your business.

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Sync new Dropbox files to Motion as tasks

Stay on top of creative deliverables by creating tasks in Motion anytime a new file is added to a specific Dropbox folder. When a file like a draft or briefing document is uploaded, Zapier triggers a task in Motion to ensure the work is prioritized and scheduled. This automation simplifies project management, reduces missed deadlines, and helps your marketing team stay coordinated.

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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 Motion

Motion uses artificial intelligence to optimize your and your team’s day. It automatically prioritizes tasks, schedules meetings & resolves calendar conflicts.

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Connect Dropbox and Motion to unlock the power of automation

Set up your first integration

Create new Motion projects from new Dropbox folders

Create new Motion projects from new Dropbox folders

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Practical ways you can use Dropbox and Motion

Organize Motion tasks in Dropbox folders

Sync new Dropbox files to Motion as tasks

Learn how to automate Dropbox on the Zapier blog

How to automatically save email attachments in Dropbox

How to save Google Docs to Dropbox

Learn how to automate Motion on the Zapier blog

4 ways to automate Motion with Zapier

Make work flow with AI

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