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How to automatically send monday.com file uploads to Google Drive
Use the column-change automation with your Files column as the trigger to copy new uploads into the item’s linked Google Drive folder.
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Ask ClaudeAutomation preview#
When to use this template#
Choose your Files column as both the trigger and source to copy newly uploaded files.
| Trigger | Action |
|---|---|
| When a column changes | Sync files from a selected column to the Google Drive folder. |
Configure the template#
- 1
Open your board’s Integrate area and find DriveSync.
- 2
Select the template matching this trigger and action.
- 3
Connect your accounts if prompted, then configure the fields below.
- 4
Save the automation to your board.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Trigger column | Choose the column whose changes start this automation. |
| File column | Choose the column containing the files to copy. |
| Folder | Select the column containing the destination folder link. |
Run a first test#
Make sure the folder link exists, then upload a small test file to the mapped source column.
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