Upload security camera pic sent via email to IFTTT with #box in the subject line to a folder in Box
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Triggers (If this)
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Send IFTTT any email
Send IFTTT any email at trigger@applet.ifttt.com and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient. This trigger will reject emails with attachments over 30MB.
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Send IFTTT an email tagged
Send IFTTT an email at trigger@applet.ifttt.com with a hashtag in the subject (e.g. #IFTTT) and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment (up to 30MB) and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient.

Send IFTTT any email
Send IFTTT any email at trigger@applet.ifttt.com and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient. This trigger will reject emails with attachments over 30MB.

Send IFTTT an email tagged
Send IFTTT an email at trigger@applet.ifttt.com with a hashtag in the subject (e.g. #IFTTT) and this Trigger fires. You can optionally add a single file attachment (up to 30MB) and IFTTT will create a public URL to the file as an Ingredient.
Actions (Then that)
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Upload file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Box at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
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Send me an email
This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.
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Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
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Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

Upload file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Box at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.

Send me an email
This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.

Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.

Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
How to connect Box and Email
Find or create an Applet
Start by discovering an automation to connect or customizing your own. It's quick and easy.Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect your Box and Email accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review your trigger and action settings. Your Applet is ready to go!Top integration tips, tools, and resources
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