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Sync new Google Drive files to your Dropbox account

This automation integration allows users to monitor a specific Google Drive folder and automatically upload any new files added to that folder to a Dropbox account. This streamlines the process of backing up and syncing important documents across cloud storage platforms, ensuring that critical files are always accessible and protected.

The automation involves monitoring the Google Drive folder for changes, detecting new file additions, and then triggering the upload of those files to the designated Dropbox account. This solution is designed for individuals and teams who rely on both Google Drive and Dropbox for their file storage and collaboration needs, providing a seamless and efficient way to maintain data redundancy and accessibility.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Est. run: 26sEst. cost: $0.0703
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What this template does

  • Monitors a Google Drive folder for new file additions
  • Automatically uploads new files to a specified Dropbox account
  • Maintains data redundancy and accessibility across cloud platforms
  • Streamlines the backup and sync process for critical documents
  • Ensures important files are always protected and accessible

How it works

1
Trigger

Monitor Google Drive Folder

The automation monitors a specific Google Drive folder for any new files added to it.

2
Logic

Detect New Files

Whenever a new file is added to the monitored Google Drive folder, the automation detects the new file.

3
Action

Upload to Dropbox

Once a new file is detected, the automation automatically uploads the file to the designated Dropbox account, ensuring the file is backed up and synced across cloud storage platforms.

Setup guide

1

Add Google Drive Credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new Google Drive credential by following the OAuth flow to authorize Latenode to access your Google Drive account.

2

Configure Google Drive Folder Monitoring

In the Latenode visual builder, add a Google Drive File Watcher node. In the node settings, select the Google Drive folder you want to monitor for new files.

3

Add Dropbox Credential

In the Latenode Credentials panel, add a new Dropbox credential by following the OAuth flow to authorize Latenode to access your Dropbox account.

4

Configure Dropbox File Upload

In the Latenode visual builder, add a Dropbox File Upload node. In the node settings, map the file data from the Google Drive File Watcher node to the Dropbox file upload inputs, and specify the destination folder in your Dropbox account.

5

Test and Publish Workflow

Test your workflow by manually triggering it and verifying that new files added to the Google Drive folder are successfully uploaded to Dropbox. Once you're satisfied, you can publish your workflow to make it available for use.

Requirements

A Google Drive account with access to the folder you want to monitor
A Dropbox account with permission to upload files
API keys or OAuth credentials for both Google Drive and Dropbox
Ability to set up an automation workflow that can detect new file additions in the Google Drive folder and trigger the upload to Dropbox

FAQ

Common questions about this template

Each run uses credits on your Latenode plan. We charge for processing time (1 credit = 30 seconds). Your actual cost depends on your plan and how long the run takes. See pricing plans for plans and how credits work.

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