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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New File" from Google Drive.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Person Contact" in Karbon.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

- Drive
Trigger
Polling
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- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Polling
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- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- Folder Name
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
Action
Write

- Drive
- File_id
  Required
- Sharing Preference
  Required
- Organization Domain
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- File Name
- Rename Folder?
- Extension_copy
Action
Write

Retrieve Files from Google Drive
This action sends a GET request to the Google Drive API to retrieve a list of files based on specific query parameters.
Action
Write
- Drive
- File or Folder ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Search or write
Person Contact Updated
Triggers when a person contact is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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Organization Contact Updated
Triggers when an organization contact is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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- File or Folder ID
  Required
- FirstName
  Required
- LastName
  Required
- ClientIdentifier
- ContactType
- PreferredName
- Salutation
- EmailAddress
- AddressLine
- City
- StateProvinceCounty
- ZipCode
- Country
Action
Write
- File or Folder ID
  Required
- File Name
  Required
- ClientIdentifier
- ContactType
- Website
- AddressLine
- City
- StateProvinceCounty
- ZipCode
- Country
- PhoneNumber
Action
Write
- Search Term
  Required
Action
Search

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Polling
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- Drive
- Folder
- Include_deleted
Trigger
Polling
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- Drive
- Folder
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Drive
- Folder
- File to Replace
  Required
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Write
- File
  Required
- Drive
- Folder
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Delete File
This action will delete a file in Google Drive. You will need to provide the file ID.
Action
Write
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
Action
Search
- Folder Name
  Required
- Search_type
- Drive
- Folder
- File_types
- File
  Required
- Convert to Document?
- File Name
- File Extension
- Idempotency_key
Action
Search or write
New Person Contact
Triggers when a new person contact is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Organization Contact
Triggers when a new organization contact is created.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- FirstName
  Required
- LastName
  Required
- ClientIdentifier
- ContactType
- PreferredName
- Salutation
- EmailAddress
- AddressLine
- City
- StateProvinceCounty
- ZipCode
- Country
- PhoneNumber
Action
Write
- File Name
  Required
- ClientIdentifier
- ContactType
- Website
- AddressLine
- City
- StateProvinceCounty
- ZipCode
- Country
- PhoneNumber
Action
Write
- Search Term
  Required
Action
Search

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + Karbon integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Drive and Karbon

How do I connect Google Drive to Karbon?

To connect Google Drive to Karbon, navigate to your Karbon account settings and find the integrations section. Select Google Drive, and follow the prompts to sign in with your Google credentials and grant necessary permissions. Once connected, you can set specific triggers within Karbon that will perform actions in Google Drive, such as file creation or updates.

What triggers can initiate an action from Karbon in Google Drive?

You can set triggers like task completion or note creation in Karbon that will initiate actions in Google Drive. For example, completing a task could trigger the creation of a folder within your specified directory in Google Drive.

Can I automate file uploads from Karbon to Google Drive?

Yes, you can automate file uploads. By setting up a trigger when a document is marked ready or finalized in Karbon, an action can automatically upload this document into a designated folder in your Google Drive.

Is it possible to sync documents between Karbon and Google Drive?

Currently, we support one-way synchronization where actions in Karbon can update or add files within Google Drive using specific triggers like task updates or client communication entries.

How does the integration handle file versioning between systems?

The integration uses Google's built-in versioning system. When files are modified and updated from Karbon triggers, they are saved as new versions within the existing file structure on Google Drive.

What happens if there is a connectivity issue during an automated process?

If there is any disruption during a process between Karbon and Google Drive due to connectivity issues, our system attempts to retry the action. If it still fails, an error notification will alert you so you can manually intervene if needed.

'Are there any limits on storage space when integrating with Google Drive?'

'The storage limits are subject to Google's policies. Actions triggered by Karbor that result in uploading files will adhere to Google's current storage allotment per account tier unless additional storage has been purchased.'

About Google Drive

Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.

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