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1. Choose trigger event

2. Choose action

1. Select the event

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Trigger event

Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

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 "Activate Process" in Playbook.

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Zapier seamlessly connects Google Drive and Playbook, automating your workflow.

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
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- 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

- Drive
- Folder
- Include Deleted Files?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Drive
- Folder
- Include_deleted
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- 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
- Organization Identifier
  Required
- Select Processs
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- Process Detail
Action
Write

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + Playbook 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 Playbook

How do I set up Google Drive and Playbook integration?

To set up the integration between Google Drive and Playbook, you will need to create a new Zap in our platform. Select Google Drive as the trigger app and Playbook as the action app. Choose a specific trigger event from Google Drive, like 'New File in Folder', and an action event in Playbook, such as 'Upload File'.

What triggers are available for Google Drive in this integration?

With our integration, you can use triggers like 'New File in Folder', 'Updated File', or 'New Folder'. You can then connect these triggers to actions within Playbook to automate your workflow.

Can I specify which folder in Google Drive triggers actions in Playbook?

Yes, during the setup of your Zap, you can specify a particular folder within Google Drive that will activate actions in Playbook. This allows for more precise automation.

What actions can be performed on Playbook as part of the integration?

After setting a trigger from Google Drive, such as uploading a new file or updating an existing one, you can perform various actions on Playbook like creating a new project or updating existing project details.

Does this integration allow for real-time updates?

Our integrations are designed to operate with minimal delay. Changes made in Google Drive should reflect in Playbook almost instantly or within a few minutes due to how our system processes data.

Is it possible to automate file transfers between Google Drive and Playbook?

Yes, by setting up triggers such as 'New File' on Google Drive and corresponding actions like 'Upload File' on Playbook, files can be automatically transferred between the two platforms.

Can I create multiple Zaps for different types of files or folders?

Absolutely. You are free to create multiple Zaps for various folders or types of files. Each Zap can be tailored with specific triggers and actions that suit different needs across Google Drive and Playbook.

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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