How to Automatically Backup Google Calendar Events to Google Drive Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to use Pabbly Connect to automatically backup Google Calendar events to Google Drive. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration. Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

Watch Step By Step Video Tutorial Below

1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Google Calendar and Google Drive Integration

To automatically backup Google Calendar events to Google Drive, you need to set up Pabbly Connect. Start by visiting the Pabbly Connect website and signing up for an account if you are a new user. Existing users can simply log in to access the dashboard.

Once logged in, click on the blue button labeled ‘Create Workflow’. You will need to name your workflow something like ‘When Event is Created in Google Calendar, Auto Create File in Google Drive’. After naming your workflow, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

2. Configuring the Trigger for Google Calendar Events

In this step, you will configure the trigger to capture new events from Google Calendar using Pabbly Connect. Select Google Calendar as your trigger application and choose the event type as ‘New Event’. Click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection.

• Click on ‘Add New Connection’ and authorize access to your Google account.
• Select the specific calendar from which you want to capture events.
• Click on ‘Save’ to confirm your trigger setup.

Once the connection is established, create a test event in Google Calendar. This will allow Pabbly Connect to capture the event details, which you will use in the next steps of the automation.

3. Setting Up the Action to Create Files in Google Drive

Now that the trigger is set, the next step is to configure the action that will create a file in Google Drive. Select Google Drive as the action application and choose ‘Create File in a Specific Folder’ as the action event. Click on the ‘Connect’ button to link your Google Drive account.

• Authorize your Google Drive account if prompted.
• Select the folder where you want to save the event files.
• Map the file name using the event title captured from the Google Calendar trigger.

After mapping the necessary fields, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will create a new file in your selected Google Drive folder with the event details from Google Calendar, showcasing how Pabbly Connect seamlessly integrates these applications.

4. Updating File Contents with Event Details

In this section, you will update the content of the file created in Google Drive with the details of the new event. Add another action step in Pabbly Connect and select Google Drive again, but this time choose ‘Update Content in a File’ as the action event.

Map the file ID of the document created in the previous step. Map the event summary, date, time, location, and description to update the file.

After configuring the update action, click on ‘Save’. This ensures that every time a new event is created, the corresponding file in Google Drive will be updated with the latest event details automatically, demonstrating the power of Pabbly Connect in automating workflows.

5. Finalizing Your Automation Workflow

Once all steps are configured, your automation workflow is nearly complete. Test the entire process by creating a new event in Google Calendar and checking if the file is created and updated in Google Drive as expected. This is where Pabbly Connect shines, as it checks for new events every 10 minutes.

After confirming that everything works as intended, you can simply close Pabbly Connect and let it run in the background. Your Google Calendar events will now be automatically backed up to Google Drive without any manual intervention, allowing you to focus on other tasks.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have successfully set up Pabbly Connect to automatically backup Google Calendar events to Google Drive. This automation not only saves time but also ensures your important events are securely stored. Embrace the power of automation with Pabbly Connect and simplify your workflow today!