Instant Google Drive File Creation Alerts
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Stay instantly informed about new files in your critical Google Drive folders. This workflow automatically sends you an email notification every time a new file is created in a designated folder, ensuring you never miss an important update or submission.
About This Workflow
Enhance your productivity and collaboration with this straightforward n8n workflow that automates Google Drive file monitoring. Instead of manually checking folders, receive instant email alerts whenever a new file is uploaded to a specific Google Drive location. This automation is perfect for teams collaborating on projects, individuals managing submissions, or anyone needing real-time awareness of new content. Save valuable time and ensure timely responses by getting critical information delivered directly to your inbox, all without writing a single line of code.
Key Features
- Real-time Notifications: Get instant email alerts as soon as a new file is created in your Google Drive.
- Specific Folder Monitoring: Focus your alerts by monitoring only the Google Drive folders that matter most to you.
- Dynamic File Naming: Automatically include the name of the newly created file directly within your email notification.
- Configurable Email Alerts: Easily customize the recipient, sender, subject, and body of your notification emails.
- Easy Setup: Deploy and configure this powerful automation in just a few minutes with n8n.
How To Use
- Configure the Google Drive Trigger Node:
- Connect your Google Drive account credentials.
- Set the 'Event' to 'File Created'.
- Under 'Trigger On', select 'Specific Folder'.
- Paste the ID of the Google Drive folder you wish to monitor into the 'Folder To Watch' field.
- Configure the Send Email Node:
- Connect your SMTP account credentials.
- Enter the 'To Email' address where you want to receive notifications (e.g.,
your.email@example.com). - (Optional) Customize the 'From Email' address.
- Set the 'Subject' of the email (e.g., 'New File Uploaded').
- Customize the 'Text' body. The expression
A file in your Google Drive file folder has been created: {{$json["name"]}}will dynamically include the new file's name.
- Activate the Workflow: Save and activate your workflow to start receiving instant notifications.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "071ece5c-01c0-4336-b81b-3bf755f23ada",
"name": "Instant Google Drive File Creation Alerts",
"nodes": 27,
"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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