How to Get Slack Notifications for New Google Drive Files Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate Slack notifications for new files in Google Drive using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step guide on setting up this integration. Discover hidden automation capabilities within your existing tools. This guide shows you how to connect your essential applications and permanently eliminate redundant manual processes.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To get started with automating Slack notifications for new files in Google Drive, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. Simply navigate to Pabbly.com/connect and sign up for a free account. New users can take advantage of free tasks every month to explore various automation options.

Once logged in, click on the blue button labeled ‘Create Workflow’. You will be prompted to name your workflow. For this automation, you might name it ‘New File Uploaded in Drive – Get Notification on Slack’. Click on ‘Create’ to proceed with setting up your automation.

2. Setting Up Google Drive Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, you will set up the trigger for Google Drive in Pabbly Connect. Select Google Drive as your trigger application. The trigger event will be ‘New File in Folder’. This means that every time a new file is uploaded in a specified folder, the automation will trigger.

• Select ‘Add New Connection’ to connect your Google Drive account.
• Authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Google Drive.
• Choose the folder where files will be uploaded, such as ‘All New Designs’.

After setting up the connection, you can test it by uploading a new file to the specified folder. Once the file is uploaded, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ in Pabbly Connect to confirm that the trigger is working correctly.

3. Configuring Slack Notifications in Pabbly Connect

Now that your Google Drive trigger is set up, it’s time to configure Slack notifications using Pabbly Connect. Select Slack as your action application and choose the action event ‘Send Channel Message’. This will allow you to send a message to a specific Slack channel whenever a new file is uploaded.

• Connect your Slack account by selecting ‘Add New Connection’.
• Authorize Pabbly Connect to send messages in Slack.
• Choose the Slack channel where notifications will be sent, such as ‘Designing Team’.

In the message field, you can customize the notification message. For example, you might write: ‘Hello team, a new file has been uploaded in the drive. Please review the design.’ You will also map the file link from the previous step to include it in the message.

4. Testing and Activating Your Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After configuring both Google Drive and Slack, it’s crucial to test your workflow in Pabbly Connect. Click on ‘Save’ after setting up the Slack action. To ensure everything is functioning, upload another file to the designated Google Drive folder. Within a few minutes, check the selected Slack channel for the notification.

If the message appears correctly, your automation is set up successfully! Pabbly Connect will check for new files in the Google Drive folder every 10 minutes, ensuring you receive timely notifications. If you do not see the message immediately, wait for the next interval.

Once confirmed, you can relax knowing that Pabbly Connect will handle notifications automatically, streamlining your workflow.

5. Conclusion

In conclusion, using Pabbly Connect to automate Slack notifications for new files in Google Drive enhances team communication and efficiency. By following the steps outlined above, you can set up this integration and ensure that your team stays updated without manual intervention.

With Pabbly Connect, you can explore numerous other automation possibilities to optimize your business processes. Start automating today and experience the benefits of seamless integrations.