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Flickr to Google Docs integrations

When you upload a new photo to Flickr, IFTTT can automatically create a Google Doc for it or add it to an existing one. Build a visual archive, document your photography, or keep a running diary of your best shots.
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Create your own Flickr and Google Docs workflow

Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.

10 triggers, queries, and actions

Any new public photo

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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 you upload a new public photo to your Flickr photostream.

Any new set

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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 you create a new photoset on Flickr.

New document added

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 when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.

New public favorite

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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 you favorite a public photo on Flickr.

New public photo tagged

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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 you upload a new public photo to your Flickr photostream with the tag you specify.

New public photos

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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 once new photos are detected in your Flickr photostream. It uses a 5 minute delay to identify batch uploads.

History of documents added

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Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.

Append to a document

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 add to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

Create a document

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 Google document at the path you specify.

Upload public photo from URL

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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 upload a new public photo, from a given URL to an image, to your Flickr photostream.

Any new public photo

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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 you upload a new public photo to your Flickr photostream.

Any new set

Pro icon
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 you create a new photoset on Flickr.

Append to a document

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 add to a Google document as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

Create a document

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 Google document at the path you specify.

History of documents added

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Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when new documents were added to a Google Drive folder.

New document added

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 when a new document is added to a Google Drive folder. Note: only works for docs created after the Applet is turned on.

New public favorite

Pro icon
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 you favorite a public photo on Flickr.

New public photo tagged

Pro icon
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 you upload a new public photo to your Flickr photostream with the tag you specify.

New public photos

Pro icon
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 once new photos are detected in your Flickr photostream. It uses a 5 minute delay to identify batch uploads.

Upload public photo from URL

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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 upload a new public photo, from a given URL to an image, to your Flickr photostream.

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How to connect to a Flickr automation

Find an automation using Flickr

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Connect IFTTT to your Flickr account

Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.

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Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!
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About Flickr

Flickr and IFTTT let you auto-upload photos and trigger actions whenever you share new public images or get favorites.
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About Google Docs

Google Docs and IFTTT let you automatically create documents, add content to existing ones, and get notified when new docs appear in your folders.
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