How to Upload Outlook Email Attachments to OneDrive Automatically Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automatically upload Outlook email attachments to OneDrive using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Follow this definitive guide to creating powerful automated workflows with straightforward, efficiency-focused solutions that save valuable time.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Email Attachment Automation

To automatically upload Outlook email attachments to OneDrive, first, access Pabbly Connect. After logging in or creating a free account, navigate to the dashboard to start your automation.

Begin by clicking on the blue button labeled ‘Create Workflow’. You will need to name your workflow, such as ‘Upload Outlook Email Attachments to OneDrive Automatically’, and then click ‘Create’ to proceed.

2. Defining Trigger and Action in Pabbly Connect

In the workflow setup, you will see two boxes representing trigger and action. The trigger is the event that starts the workflow, while the action is what happens as a result. For this integration, select ‘Email Parser’ as the trigger and ‘OneDrive’ as the action. using Pabbly Connect

• Select ‘Email Parser’ for the trigger event.
• Choose ‘OneDrive’ for the action event.
• This setup allows you to capture email attachments directly.

Once you select ‘Email Parser’, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a unique email address. This address will be used to forward emails from Outlook, enabling the automation of attachment uploads to OneDrive.

3. Forwarding Emails to Pabbly Connect

To forward emails from Outlook to Pabbly Connect, copy the provided email address from the Email Parser setup. In your Outlook account, set up email forwarding to this address. This will ensure that any new email with attachments is sent to Pabbly Connect for processing. using Pabbly Connect

After setting up email forwarding, send a test email with an attachment to your Outlook account. This action will trigger Pabbly Connect to capture the email details, including the attachments.

4. Uploading Attachments to OneDrive via Pabbly Connect

Once Pabbly Connect captures the email and its attachments, it’s time to configure the OneDrive upload. In the action setup, select the option to upload files to a specific folder in your OneDrive account. using Pabbly Connect

• Click ‘Connect’ to link your OneDrive account to Pabbly Connect.
• Authorize the connection by granting Pabbly Connect access to your OneDrive.
• Select or create a folder in OneDrive where attachments will be saved.

After configuring the upload settings, map the attachment data from the email to ensure it gets uploaded correctly. Specify the file name and ensure the correct file extension is provided.

5. Filtering Attachments for Uploads in Pabbly Connect

Pabbly Connect also allows for filtering incoming emails based on specific criteria. You can set conditions to only upload attachments from certain senders or emails with specific subject lines. using Pabbly Connect

To set up filtering, add a filter step in your workflow and define the conditions based on sender email or subject line keywords. This ensures that only relevant attachments are uploaded to OneDrive.

For example, you can set the filter to upload attachments only if the subject line contains the word ‘invoice’. This feature helps streamline your workflow and keeps your OneDrive organized.

Conclusion

By using Pabbly Connect, you can automate the process of uploading Outlook email attachments to OneDrive seamlessly. This integration saves time and ensures that important files are stored safely in the cloud.