How to Integrate Dropbox with Google Drive Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to seamlessly integrate Dropbox with Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step tutorial covers all necessary actions and settings for successful automation. Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Dropbox and Google Drive Integration

To start the integration process, first access Pabbly Connect by visiting the official website. If you are a new user, you can sign up for a free account, which allows you to use 100 tasks per month. Existing users should sign in to their accounts to proceed with the integration.

Once logged in, you will see the Pabbly apps dashboard. From there, click on the option to access Pabbly Connect. This will lead you to the Pabbly Connect dashboard where you can create a new workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button located at the top right corner. A dialog box will appear prompting you to name your workflow. For this integration, you can name it ‘Connect Dropbox with Google Drive’. Select a folder to save your workflow, such as ‘Dropbox Automations’. using Pabbly Connect

• Click on the ‘Create’ button to finalize your workflow setup.
• You will see two main sections: Trigger and Action.
• The Trigger section is where you will set up Dropbox as the application for the trigger event.

After creating the workflow, you will be prompted to set up the trigger. This step is crucial as it defines when the automation will start. In the Trigger section, select ‘Dropbox’ as the application and choose ‘New File’ as the trigger event.

3. Setting Up Dropbox as Trigger in Pabbly Connect

With Dropbox selected as the trigger application, click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a link between Pabbly Connect and your Dropbox account. You will be presented with options to add a new connection or use an existing one. Choose to add a new connection and authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Dropbox account.

After authorization, specify the folder path in Dropbox where the files will be uploaded. For instance, if your folder is named ‘Important Files’, you should enter it as ‘/Important Files’. Following this, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to capture the last file uploaded in your Dropbox folder.

• Upload a new file to the specified Dropbox folder before clicking the test request.
• This action will allow Pabbly Connect to retrieve details of the uploaded file.

Once the test request is sent, you will receive a response containing the details of the uploaded file, confirming that the trigger setup is complete.

4. Configuring Google Drive as Action in Pabbly Connect

Next, you need to set up the action step in Pabbly Connect. This will allow files uploaded to Dropbox to automatically transfer to Google Drive. In the Action section, select ‘Google Drive’ as the application and choose ‘Upload File’ as the action event.

Click on the ‘Connect’ button to link your Google Drive account with Pabbly Connect. As with Dropbox, you can either create a new connection or use an existing one. After selecting to add a new connection, sign in with your Google account and authorize the application.

Map the URL of the uploaded file from the previous Dropbox step into the Google Drive action. Provide the folder ID from Google Drive where the file should be uploaded.

Finally, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the file transfer works successfully. You should see a success message indicating that the file has been uploaded to your Google Drive.

5. Verifying the Integration Between Dropbox and Google Drive

After completing the setup, it’s important to verify that the integration works as intended. Open your Google Drive folder and check if the file uploaded to Dropbox is now present in Google Drive. This confirms that the automation is functioning correctly.

In summary, using Pabbly Connect, you have successfully created an automation to transfer files from Dropbox to Google Drive. This integration simplifies your workflow by ensuring that all important files uploaded to Dropbox are automatically available in Google Drive as well.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to seamlessly integrate Dropbox with Google Drive. By following the steps outlined, you can automate file transfers effectively, enhancing your productivity and ensuring your files are always in sync.