How to sync existing monday.com items and files to Google Drive

Use a button for an existing item#

An item that is already on your board will not become a new item simply because you add a new-item automation. The setup tutorial demonstrates a button template for this situation.

1. 1

   Add a Button column to your board.

2. 2

   Choose DriveSync’s folder-creation template triggered by a button.

3. 3

   Select the button, parent folder URL, and destination Link column.

4. 4

   Save the automation and click the button on one existing item.

5. 5

   Check the new folder and saved link before proceeding to other items.

Copy the existing files#

After the folder link is available, use the button-based file-sync automation for your source column, or the all-columns template. Check the destination before clicking the sync button.

Avoid overlapping folder creation#

Review active automations before adding another folder-creation path. The tutorial temporarily disables its earlier automation while demonstrating the button workflow. Test with one item to understand your configuration before running it across the board.