How to Upload Files from Pabbly Form Builder Responses to Google Drive

Learn how to automate file uploads from Pabbly Connect responses to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect with this detailed tutorial. This comprehensive guide reveals exactly how to connect your applications and automate repetitive tasks — accessible for professionals of all technical backgrounds.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for File Uploads

To automate file uploads from Pabbly Form Builder responses to Google Drive, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. Begin by signing up for a free account on Pabbly Connect if you haven’t already. This platform allows you to create automated workflows that connect various applications seamlessly.

Once logged into your Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on ‘Create Workflow’ to start the integration process. Name your workflow, for instance, ‘Pabbly Form Builder to Google Drive’ and click on ‘Create’. This sets up the framework for linking your form submissions to Google Drive.

2. Configuring the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

The next step involves configuring the trigger for your workflow. In the trigger window, search for Pabbly Form Builder and select it. Choose the event ‘New Form Submission’ from the dropdown menu. This event will initiate the workflow whenever a new submission is received.

• Select Pabbly Form Builder from the app list.
• Set the trigger event to New Form Submission.
• Copy the provided webhook URL.

After selecting the trigger, you will receive a webhook URL. This URL needs to be integrated into your Pabbly Form Builder. Go to your form’s edit mode, click on ‘Integrations’, then ‘Webhooks’, and paste the copied URL. Save the changes to connect your form with Pabbly Connect.

3. Testing the Trigger Setup

Now that your form is connected to Pabbly Connect, it’s time to test the trigger. Click on ‘Re-capture Webhook Response’ in Pabbly Connect. This action will allow Pabbly to wait for a new submission. Open your form in a new tab and make a test submission.

Fill in the required fields like name, email, and upload a file. After submitting the form, return to Pabbly Connect and check if the response has been captured. You should see the details of your submission, including the uploaded file link, confirming that your trigger is working correctly.

4. Setting Up the Action to Upload Files to Google Drive

With the trigger successfully configured, the next step is to set up the action in Pabbly Connect. In the action window, search for Google Drive and select it. Choose the action event ‘Upload a File’. Click on ‘Connect’ and then ‘Add New Connection’ to link your Google Drive account with Pabbly Connect.

• Select ‘Upload a File’ as the action event.
• Sign in with your Google account to grant access.
• Map the URL of the uploaded file from the form submission.

After connecting Google Drive, you need to provide the URL of the uploaded file, which you can find in the form submission response. Additionally, specify the folder ID where you want to store the uploaded files in Google Drive. This ID can be obtained from the URL of the Google Drive folder.

5. Finalizing the Integration and Testing

Once you have mapped the necessary fields, including the file URL and folder ID, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. Pabbly Connect will attempt to upload the file to your specified Google Drive folder. If successful, you will receive a confirmation response. using Pabbly Connect

To ensure everything is working correctly, check your Google Drive folder for the uploaded file. It should have the same name format you specified, combining the student’s name and subject, along with the appropriate file extension. This confirms that your automation setup is functioning as intended.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to automate file uploads from Pabbly Form Builder responses to Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. By following these detailed steps, you can efficiently manage file submissions and streamline your workflow. This integration enhances productivity and ensures that all form submissions are automatically saved to your Google Drive.