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How this automation works
Send instant email alerts via Gmail when new files appear in OneDrive. This Applet runs whenever a new file is added to the OneDrive folder you choose and sends the file link or a custom message to the Gmail addresses you specify. It's ideal for teams, collaborators, or anyone who needs to share reports, documents, or backups quickly between OneDrive and Gmail. Note: Customize the message to fit your tone.
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Trigger ingredients
FileName
FilePath
FileSize
FileUrl
CreatedAt
FolderPath
Then
Action fields
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cc
bcc
subject
body
attachment_url
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6 triggers, queries, and actions
New file in folder
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time a new file is added to the folder you specify in your OneDrive.
Create a folder
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a new folder in your OneDrive.
Create a sharing link
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a shareable link for a file in your OneDrive.
Send an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
Upload file from URL
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will download a file from a URL and upload it to your OneDrive.
Create a folder
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a new folder in your OneDrive.
Create a sharing link
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a shareable link for a file in your OneDrive.
New file in folder
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time a new file is added to the folder you specify in your OneDrive.
Send an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
Upload file from URL
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will download a file from a URL and upload it to your OneDrive.
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If
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More on Gmail and Microsoft OneDrive
About Gmail
Connect Gmail to send emails to yourself and others.
Connect Gmail to send emails to yourself and others.
About Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage service that lets you store, sync, and share files across your devices. Turn on Applets to automatically manage your files and folders.
Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud storage service that lets you store, sync, and share files across your devices. Turn on Applets to automatically manage your files and folders.