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Dropbox added the feature we've all been waiting for: the ability to sync other folders. Traditionally, on computers, Dropbox could only sync files inside your Dropbox folder.

You can now trigger automations using folders on your computer's desktop

Dropbox can now back up your Desktop, Downloads, and Documents folders. Here's what you need to know.

Add your video content to YouTube, so potential customers will take notice. Use this Zap to automatically add new Dropbox files to YouTube as videos. That way, you don't have to spend time manually uploading YouTube videos, yet your message is still spread across channels.

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Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

New Folder

Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

New File in Folder

Triggers when a new file is added or updated in a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

New or Updated File

Finds a folder by name. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

Find Folder

Search for a specific file by name. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

Find File

Searches for files in a folder that match a search term in the contents or name. Requires a Dropbox Business account.

Find File (Content Search)

Delete File

Delete Folder

Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.

Create Folder

Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.

Upload File

Moves a file to a new location at the path you specify.

Move File

Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.

Create Text File

Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist.

Create or Append to Text File

Rename File

Create Shared Link

Custom Actions (Beta)

This is an advanced action which makes a raw HTTP request that includes this integration's authentication.

API Request (Beta)

YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.

YouTube

Triggers when a new video is uploaded by a specific YouTube username.

New Video

Triggers when a new video is published to a specific YouTube channel.

New Video in Channel

Triggers when a new video is added to a specific playlist. **Note** does not work for your "watch later" playlist.

New Video in Playlist

Triggers when a new video is uploaded that matches a specific search string.

New Video by Search

Creates a report on specified data from your owned and managed channels.

Get Report

Upload Video

Updates the thumbnail image for a video. You must have verified your phone number in order to update a video's thumbnail image

Update Video Thumbnail

Upload new Dropbox files to YouTube as videos

Sometimes your pins don't come from your websites or other boards, but your personal collection. Streamline your posting process by setting up this automation to handle those for you. From then on, it will trigger with every new file you upload to Dropbox, automatically pinning it to Pinterest so all you have to do is drop them in a folder.

Pinterest is the world’s catalog of ideas that more than 100 million people around the world use every month to get more creative in their everyday lives. Save images and videos ("Pins") to curated collections ("Boards") from any website, or upload your own. Build your online presence and grow your audience by sharing your visual catalog, and track what your audience thinks through their Likes and repins.

Pinterest

Triggers when you create a new board. Note that a "secret" board will not trigger your Zap.

New Board

New Follower

Triggers when a new Pin is added to a board.

New Pin

Creates a new Pin on the board you specify.

Create Pin

Pin new uploaded Dropbox files to Pinterest

Dropbox makes it easy to make sure your files are always at your fingertips. Set up this integration to automatically upload each new Gmail attachment to Dropbox, so that now all your files are effortlessly accessible. 

One of the most popular email services, Gmail keeps track of all your emails with threaded conversations, tags, and Google-powered search to find any message you need.

Dropbox can now back up your Desktop, Downloads, and Documents folders. Here's what you need to know.

You can now trigger automations using folders on your computer's desktop

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