How to Extract File URLs from Email – Gmail to Dropbox Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to extract file URLs from Gmail and upload them to Dropbox using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Email URL Extraction

To extract file URLs from emails, start by accessing Pabbly Connect. Navigate to the Pabbly Connect website and sign in using your existing credentials. If you are a new user, you can easily sign up to get started.

Once logged in, you will reach the dashboard where you can create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, and a dialog box will appear, prompting you to name your workflow. For this tutorial, name it ‘Extract File URLs from Email’ to keep track of its purpose.

2. Setting Up Email Parser in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will set up the Email Parser feature in Pabbly Connect. This feature allows you to forward all incoming emails to a specific address provided by Pabbly. This is crucial for extracting data from those emails.

• Copy the email address provided by Pabbly Connect.
• Go to your Gmail settings and navigate to the ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’ tab.
• Add the copied email address as a forwarding address.
• Verify the forwarding address using the confirmation code sent to it.

After setting up the forwarding address, ensure that you select the option to forward a copy of incoming mail to the specified address. This will enable Pabbly Connect to receive emails and extract URLs from them.

3. Extracting URLs from Email Using Pabbly Connect

Now that the Email Parser is set up, we can extract URLs from the emails forwarded to Pabbly Connect. To do this, we will set a trigger using the Email Parser feature. This allows us to capture the email data for processing.

Compose a test email to the forwarded address, including links in the body. Once the email is sent, go back to Pabbly Connect and capture the response. You will see the email details, including the subject and body, which contain the URLs you want to extract.

• Select the filter option to ensure the workflow continues only if the email contains specific keywords, like ‘upload’.
• Use the Text Formatter feature to extract URLs from the email body.

After applying the filter and extracting the URLs, you can proceed to the next step in your workflow.

4. Uploading Extracted URLs to Dropbox via Pabbly Connect

With the URLs extracted, the next step is to upload them to Dropbox using Pabbly Connect. Select Dropbox as your action application and choose the option to upload files.

Connect your Dropbox account to Pabbly Connect and specify the file URL and destination folder path. This is done by mapping the extracted URL and file name from the previous steps. Ensure that you have the correct folder path in Dropbox where you want the files saved.

Use the mapping feature to dynamically insert the extracted URL and file name. Test the action to confirm that the file uploads successfully to Dropbox.

After confirming the upload, you can check your Dropbox account to verify that the file is saved in the specified folder.

5. Conclusion: Automate Your Workflow with Pabbly Connect

In this tutorial, we explored how to extract file URLs from emails using Pabbly Connect and upload them to Dropbox. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the process of managing email attachments effectively.

Utilizing Pabbly Connect for this integration not only saves time but also simplifies your workflow. Start using Pabbly Connect today to enhance your productivity and streamline your processes.