How to Save New Attachments from Gmail to Dropbox Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate saving new attachments from Gmail to Dropbox using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide for seamless integration. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Access Pabbly Connect for Automation

To save new attachments from Gmail to Dropbox, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly website and signing up for a free account. If you already have an account, simply log in to access your dashboard.

Once you are logged in, navigate to the ‘All Apps’ page and click on ‘Access Now’ under Pabbly Connect. This will take you to the dashboard where you can create a new workflow for Gmail to Dropbox integration.

2. Create a New Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing the dashboard, click on ‘Create Workflow’ and give it a name, such as ‘Gmail to Dropbox’. This workflow will automate the process of saving attachments from your Gmail account to Dropbox. using Pabbly Connect

In this workflow, you will see two windows: the trigger window and the action window. The trigger window is where you will set up the condition that initiates the automation, while the action window is where you define what happens when the trigger occurs.

3. Set Up Trigger Using Email Parser

In the trigger window, select the ‘Email Parser’ feature from Pabbly Connect. This feature allows you to capture the details of incoming emails, including attachments. You will be provided with a unique email address to which you will forward your Gmail attachments.

To forward emails from your Gmail account, go to Gmail settings, select ‘See all settings’, and navigate to the ‘Forwarding and POP/IMAP’ tab. Here, add the email address provided by the Pabbly Connect Email Parser as a forwarding address. Ensure that you verify this forwarding address by entering the OTP sent to it.

4. Forward Emails to Pabbly Connect

With the forwarding address set up, you can now send a test email to your Gmail account with an attachment. This email will be automatically forwarded to the Pabbly Connect Email Parser. Click on the ‘Capture Email Response’ button in Pabbly Connect to see the details of the forwarded email.

• Compose a new email in Gmail with an attachment.
• Send it to your Gmail address that is set for forwarding.
• Check Pabbly Connect for the captured email response.

Once the email is captured, you will see the attachment link in the response. This confirms that Pabbly Connect is successfully receiving emails from your Gmail account.

5. Upload Attachments to Dropbox

Now that you have set up the trigger, it’s time to configure the action to upload the attachments to Dropbox. In the action window, search for ‘Dropbox’ and select the ‘Upload File’ action event.

Click on ‘Connect’ and select ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Dropbox account with Pabbly Connect. After connecting, you will need to map the attachment URL from the email response to the file URL field in Dropbox. Also, specify the file name and folder path where you want to save the attachments.

• Map the attachment URL received from the email parser.
• Enter the desired file name and extension.
• Specify the folder path in your Dropbox account.

After completing these steps, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the integration. If successful, the attachment will be uploaded to your specified Dropbox folder.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily automate the process of saving new attachments from Gmail to Dropbox using Pabbly Connect. This integration not only saves time but also ensures that your important files are backed up seamlessly. Start using Pabbly Connect today to enhance your workflow efficiency.