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2. Choose an Action

The event an automation performs after it's triggered

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Select a trigger from Dropbox

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Dropbox, a trigger could be "New Folder."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Gmail

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Gmail, the action could be "Add Label to Email."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Space
- Folder Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- File
- Overwrite
Action
Write

- Space
- File Path
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write

- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include file contents?
Action
Search
- Label or mailbox
- Search keywords
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Label or mailbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Search keywords
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Label or mailbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Message
  Required
Action
Write
- Trigger_instructions
- Thread
  Required
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Subject
  Required
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- Trigger_instructions
- Thread
  Required
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Body Type
- Body
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- Search keywords
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- From
- From_name
- Reply_to
- Subject
  Required
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Search or write

- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Space
- File Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- File Path
  Required
- Folder
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- File
Action
Write
- Space
- Path
  Required
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Folders?
Action
Search
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
- Include file contents?
Action
Search
New Label
Triggers when you add a new label.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Label or mailbox
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Starred Email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Label
- Message
  Required
Action
Write
- Recipient_instructions
- To
- Cc
- Bcc
- Subject
  Required
- From
- From_name
- Body Type
- Body
- Add signature default
- Label or mailbox
- File
Action
Write
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Message
  Required
- Label or mailbox
Action
Write
- Search keywords
Action
Search

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About Dropbox

Dropbox lets you store your files online, sync them to all your devices, and share them easily. Get started for free, then upgrade for more space and security features.

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