Email via Gmail when a new Google Docs file is added
14 ready-made Gmail and Google Docs Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Google Docs can start an automation with "New document added", and IFTTT can then run "Send an email" on Gmail.-
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Email yourself when a new Google Docs file is added
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Email yourself via Gmail when a new Google Docs file is added
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Save Android app notifications to Google Docs and receive an email
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Send an email and create a Google Doc when the Button is pressed
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Save new Google Docs files to Raindrop.io and get notified by Gmail
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Send a Gmail message and log details in Google Sheets and Docs when a Webhook event is received -
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Share new Google Docs files via Gmail and Telegram
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USE CASE
Team communication for new resources
Inform your team instantly via email whenever a new document is added to a designated Google Drive folder, enhancing communication and keeping everyone on the same page.
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Create your own Gmail and Google Docs workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
6 triggers, queries, and actions
New document added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.
History of documents added
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.
Append to a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Create a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.
Send an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
Append to a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Create a document
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will create a new Google document at the path you specify.
History of documents added
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.
New document added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.
Send an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
New document added
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Append to a document
Create a document
Send an email
Send yourself an email
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
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More on Gmail and Google Docs
About Gmail
Gmail and IFTTT let you send emails automatically based on what happens in your other apps.
About Google Docs
Google Docs and IFTTT let you automatically create documents, add content to existing ones, and get notified when new docs appear in your folders.