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Question

Can't attached PDF to gmail Email.

  • February 17, 2025
  • 1 reply
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HI, I am trying to attach a PDF from Google Drive into an email and can’t get it to work. 

The email is sending fine without the attachment but will not send when I put the link in. 

I have been following the instructions on this post: 
 

 

I keep getting this email when I try to run the zap. 

 

 

I have tried both these URLS

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=FileID

 

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=FileID&export=download

Please help it is driving me crazy!

 

 

 

 

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  • February 18, 2025

Hi ​@Bricksandmore,

 

We apologize if you're having trouble attaching a PDF from Google Drive to an email. The error message you're receiving indicates that the URL you're using to link to the PDF can't be found.

Here are a few things you can try:

 

Check the Sharing Settings of the File: Make sure that the PDF you're trying to attach is set to be accessible by anyone with the link. If the file is private or restricted to specific users, Zapier may be unable to access it.

Verify the File ID: Ensure the FileID you use in the URL is correct. You can find the FileID in the URL when you open the file in Google Drive. It should be a long string of letters and numbers.

Use the Correct URL Format: The correct format for the URL should be https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=YOURFILEID. Replace YOURFILEID with the actual FileID of your PDF.

Test the URL: Try opening your URL in a new browser tab. If the file downloads correctly, the URL should be correct.

 

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.
 

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