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Use Google Drive to trigger Workflows when files change and manage files as part of your automations.

Connect your account

  1. Open a Google Drive trigger or action in the Workflow builder.
  2. Click Connect.
  3. Sign in with Google.
  4. Click Allow to grant access.

Available triggers

TriggerDescription
Changes to Specific FilesFires when a specific file is modified
Changes to Specific Files (Shared Drive)Fires when a specific file in a Shared Drive is modified
New FileFires when a new file is added
New File (Shared Drive)Fires when a new file is added to a Shared Drive
New or Modified CommentsFires when comments are added or updated
New or Modified FilesFires when any file is created or updated
New or Modified FoldersFires when a folder is created or updated

Available actions

ActionDescription
Create FolderCreate a new folder
Create File from TemplateGenerate a new file from a template
Create File from TextCreate a new document from plain text
Delete File or FolderPermanently delete a file or folder
Find FilesSearch for files by name, type, or criteria
Find FoldersSearch for folders by name or location
Get File by IDRetrieve a specific file by its unique ID
Download FileDownload a file’s contents
Get Folder ID for PathLook up the folder ID for a given path
Get Shared DrivesList accessible Shared Drives
List FilesList files in a specific folder
Move FileMove a file between folders
Move to TrashSend a file or folder to trash
Share File or FolderShare with specific people or groups
Update FileUpdate content or metadata
Upload FileUpload a new file to a folder