How to Get Notifications When a New File is Uploaded to OneDrive Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect to get email and SMS notifications when a new file is uploaded to OneDrive. Step-by-step guide included. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start the process of receiving notifications when a new file is uploaded to OneDrive, you need to access Pabbly Connect. First, go to Pabbly.com and click on the ‘Products’ section, followed by selecting ‘Connect’.

Once on the Pabbly Connect page, click on ‘Sign In’ if you already have an account. If not, you can create a free account in just a few minutes. After signing in, click on ‘Connect’ to access the dashboard where you can create workflows.

2. Creating a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will create a workflow in Pabbly Connect that triggers notifications when a new file is uploaded to OneDrive. Click on ‘Create Workflow’ and name it something descriptive, like ‘OneDrive to Gmail and Twilio Notifications’.

After naming your workflow, you will see two windows: the trigger window and the action window. The trigger window is where you specify the event that starts the workflow, while the action window defines what happens as a result.

• Click on ‘Microsoft OneDrive’ as the trigger application.
• Select ‘New File’ as the trigger event.
• Click on the ‘Connect’ button to link your OneDrive account with Pabbly Connect.

Once connected, you will need to specify the folder path in which new files will be monitored. This will allow Pabbly Connect to detect when a new file is uploaded.

3. Configuring OneDrive Trigger in Pabbly Connect

After setting up the trigger in Pabbly Connect, you will need to define the folder path for the OneDrive integration. Enter the folder path in the format specified, for example, ‘Documents/Project Reports’. This path should reflect where you want to monitor for new files.

Once you have entered the folder path, click on ‘Save’ and then send a test request to ensure that Pabbly Connect can successfully fetch the details of the newly uploaded file. If successful, you will see the file details like name and upload date.

• Verify that the new file details are displayed correctly.
• Ensure that you receive a confirmation response from Pabbly Connect.

This step is crucial as it confirms that your OneDrive is correctly integrated with Pabbly Connect and ready to send notifications.

4. Setting Up Email Notification via Gmail

Next, you will set up an email notification using Gmail through Pabbly Connect. Choose Gmail as the action application and select the action event ‘Send Email with Plain Text’.

Click on the ‘Connect’ button to link your Gmail account. You will need to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Gmail account to send emails on your behalf. After successful authorization, you will be prompted to fill out the email fields.

Enter the recipient’s name and email address. Specify the email subject as ‘New File Uploaded’. Compose the email body, including details about the new file.

After filling in these details, click on ‘Save’ and send a test request to ensure the email is sent successfully. You should see a confirmation indicating that the email has been sent.

5. Setting Up SMS Notification via Twilio

In the final step, you will set up SMS notifications using Twilio through Pabbly Connect. Select Twilio as the action application and choose the action event ‘Send SMS Message’.

Connect your Twilio account by clicking the ‘Connect’ button and entering the necessary API credentials from your Twilio account. This will allow Pabbly Connect to send SMS messages on your behalf.

Compose the SMS message, including details about the new file. Specify the sender’s and recipient’s phone numbers. Click on ‘Save’ and send a test request to confirm SMS delivery.

After completing these steps, you will have successfully set up SMS notifications for new files uploaded to OneDrive, all managed through Pabbly Connect. Check your Twilio account to verify that the SMS was sent successfully.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can easily set up notifications for new file uploads in OneDrive, sending both email and SMS alerts. This integration streamlines your workflow and keeps you informed in real-time.