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Seamlessly sync new Google Drive files to your Dropbox account

This automation integration allows users to automatically detect whenever a new file is added to a specified Google Drive folder and immediately upload a copy of that file to a corresponding Dropbox account.

It provides a simple way to keep content synchronized between these two popular cloud storage platforms, ensuring that files added to Google Drive are seamlessly mirrored in Dropbox. The integration leverages the Google Drive and Dropbox APIs to monitor for new file additions and perform the necessary file transfers, streamlining the process of maintaining consistent file backups and access across these services.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 8sEst. cost: $0.0005
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What this template does

  • Monitors a Google Drive folder for new file additions
  • Automatically uploads copies of new files to a Dropbox account
  • Keeps Google Drive and Dropbox content synchronized
  • Provides a backup of files added to Google Drive
  • Enables quick access to Google Drive files from Dropbox

How it works

1
Trigger

Monitor Google Drive

The integration continuously monitors the specified Google Drive folder for any new files that are added.

2
Action

Copy to Dropbox

Whenever a new file is detected in the Google Drive folder, the integration automatically uploads a copy of that file to the corresponding Dropbox folder.

3
Logic

Transform File

Before uploading the file to Dropbox, the integration performs any necessary transformations, such as renaming or formatting the file, to ensure compatibility with the Dropbox platform.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Drive Credential

Add a Google Drive credential in the Latenode Credentials panel by connecting your Google account via OAuth.

2

Add Dropbox Credential

Add a Dropbox credential in the Latenode Credentials panel by connecting your Dropbox account via OAuth.

3

Configure Google Drive Trigger

Add a Google Drive trigger node in the Latenode builder and configure it to monitor the specific Google Drive folder for new file additions.

4

Map Google Drive File Details

In the Google Drive trigger node settings, map the relevant file details (e.g. file name, file ID, file content) that will be used in the subsequent Dropbox upload step.

5

Configure Dropbox Upload

Add a Dropbox node in the Latenode builder and configure it to upload the new file from Google Drive to the corresponding Dropbox folder. Map the file details from the previous Google Drive trigger node.

Requirements

A Google Drive account with access to the folder containing files to be synchronized
A Dropbox account with write access to the target folder for file uploads
Permissions to access the Google Drive API and Dropbox API within the Latenode workspace
Latenode workspace setup to connect to both Google Drive and Dropbox services

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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