I created a Zap to notify if there is a new file uploaded. When I test it, it finds the new file but it keeps showing multiple variables and then when I save and publish the zap, its not triggering new file upload and I don’t get email.
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I created a Zap to notify if there is a new file uploaded. When I test it, it finds the new file but it keeps showing multiple variables and then when I save and publish the zap, its not triggering new file upload and I don’t get email.
Hi
Good question.
The Zap trigger for GDrive New File in Folder is scheduled (not instant), meaning it can take from 1-15 minutes for the Zap to trigger depending on your Zapier plan.
Give it some time, then check your Zap Runs: https://zapier.com/app/history/
Zapier triggers only on new items, not existing items. Your existing files won't be able to be exported using Zapier. For more information on this check out import/export.
The New File in Folder trigger has some nuance about what it will trigger on:
Google Files (e.g. Google Doc, Google Sheets etc)
Non-Google files (e.g. pdf or jpg):
Also, you can't trigger or act upon a folder shared with you, so files added to folders you don't own will not trigger the Zap. The connected account must be the owner.
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