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Triggers (If this)
Queries (With)
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Quickly and easily enable Applets using Email and Google Drive.-
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Remote download to Google Drive
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email attachment to drive
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Get an email with every new Google Doc
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upload files to google drive by url
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Send email with a #gdrive tag and save attachment to Google Drive
Build your own Email and Google Drive automations
Triggers (If this)
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New file in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.
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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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New file from search in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file matches your search query in a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created after the Applet is turned on.
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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.
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New photo in your folder
This trigger fires every time any new photo is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for photos created after the Applet is turned on.
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New video in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new video is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for videos created after the Applet is turned on.
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New starred file in folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is starred in a specified Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created and starred after the Applet is turned on.

New file in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.

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.

New file from search in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file matches your search query in a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created after the Applet is turned on.

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.

New photo in your folder
This trigger fires every time any new photo is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for photos created after the Applet is turned on.

New video in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new video is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for videos created after the Applet is turned on.

New starred file in folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is starred in a specified Google Drive folder. Note: only works for files created and starred after the Applet is turned on.
Queries (With)
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History of photos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent photos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.
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History of files uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files added to the Google Drive folder you specify.
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History of files starred in folder
This query returns a list of recent files starred in a specified Google Drive folder.
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History of files from search uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files that matches your search query in a Google Drive folder.
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History of videos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent videos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.

History of photos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent photos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.

History of files uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files added to the Google Drive folder you specify.

History of files starred in folder
This query returns a list of recent files starred in a specified Google Drive folder.

History of files from search uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent files that matches your search query in a Google Drive folder.

History of videos uploaded in your folder
This query returns a list of recent videos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.
How to connect Email and Google Drive
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 Email and Google Drive 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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