Automated Email Attachment to Google Drive
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Effortlessly save email attachments directly to your Google Drive. This workflow automatically detects emails with attachments and uploads them, streamlining your file organization.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a seamless solution for managing your email attachments. It's designed to automatically monitor your Gmail inbox for new emails containing attachments. Upon detection, the workflow extracts the attachment data and securely uploads it to your designated Google Drive folder. This eliminates the manual chore of downloading and re-uploading files, saving you valuable time and ensuring your important documents are always safely stored and easily accessible in the cloud. Experience enhanced productivity and superior file management with this intelligent automation.
Key Features
- Automatic Attachment Detection: Scans your Gmail for emails with attachments in real-time.
- Direct Google Drive Upload: Seamlessly transfers attachments to your Google Drive.
- Customizable File Naming: Renames uploaded files based on original name and sender email for easy identification.
- Attachment Data Extraction: Precisely isolates and processes binary attachment data.
- Scheduled Operation: Can be configured to check for new emails at minute intervals.
How To Use
- Configure Gmail Trigger: Connect your Gmail account and set the trigger to search for emails with attachments (
has:attachment). Configure polling intervals (e.g., every minute). - Set Up Binary Data Output: Use the Function node to process the binary data from the attachments, extracting file names.
- Connect to Google Drive: Authenticate your Google Drive account. Configure the node to upload the files, specifying your desired Google Drive folder and customizing the file naming convention using the provided expression to include the original file name and sender's email.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "76ab7262-6d3f-48ed-b8c6-f28c1397bce4",
"name": "Automated Email Attachment to Google Drive",
"nodes": 15,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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