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# Google Drive for Workflows

> Trigger Workflows from Google Drive file changes and manage files as part of your automations.

Use Google Drive to trigger [Workflows](/workflows/overview) 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](/workflows/overview).
2. Click **Connect**.
3. Sign in with Google.
4. Click **Allow** to grant access.

## Available triggers

| Trigger                                  | Description                                              |
| ---------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Changes to Specific Files                | Fires when a specific file is modified                   |
| Changes to Specific Files (Shared Drive) | Fires when a specific file in a Shared Drive is modified |
| New File                                 | Fires when a new file is added                           |
| New File (Shared Drive)                  | Fires when a new file is added to a Shared Drive         |
| New or Modified Comments                 | Fires when comments are added or updated                 |
| New or Modified Files                    | Fires when any file is created or updated                |
| New or Modified Folders                  | Fires when a folder is created or updated                |

## Available actions

| Action                    | Description                                 |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| Create Folder             | Create a new folder                         |
| Create File from Template | Generate a new file from a template         |
| Create File from Text     | Create a new document from plain text       |
| Delete File or Folder     | Permanently delete a file or folder         |
| Find Files                | Search for files by name, type, or criteria |
| Find Folders              | Search for folders by name or location      |
| Get File by ID            | Retrieve a specific file by its unique ID   |
| Download File             | Download a file's contents                  |
| Get Folder ID for Path    | Look up the folder ID for a given path      |
| Get Shared Drives         | List accessible Shared Drives               |
| List Files                | List files in a specific folder             |
| Move File                 | Move a file between folders                 |
| Move to Trash             | Send a file or folder to trash              |
| Share File or Folder      | Share with specific people or groups        |
| Update File               | Update content or metadata                  |
| Upload File               | Upload a new file to a folder               |