Relay.app is a modern, easy-to-use automation tool. Build workflows that connect and automate actions across all the apps you already use. Relay.app has deep integrations, rich workflow tools, and human-in-the-loop steps for bringing human decisions, tasks, and approvals into automated workflows. Learn more about Relay.app's features.

How do I connect Gmail to Google Drive with Relay.app?

Create a free Relay.app account Set a trigger in Gmail or Google Drive to kick off new workflow runs Add one or more actions to run in your workflow Authorize Gmail and Google Drive to connect to Relay.app Turn on your workflow and start getting more done with less manual work Check above for some example workflows, or visit our help center for more details on how to get started.

Is Relay.app a Make.com alternative for connecting Gmail to Google Drive?

Yes. Make is a powerful automation platform with a visual scenario editor. But if you’re looking for a way to connect Gmail to Google Drive that combines ease of use with the ability to integrate AI and human decision making seamlessly into your workflow, along with exceptional support, Relay.app is the go-to automation tool for your business. For more info check out our article comparing Relay.app to Make or our comparison of Make alternatives. Of course we're biased, but we believe Relay.app is the best way to connect and automate Gmail and Google Drive—give it a try and let us know what you think.

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Gmail can trigger a run on email received, email sent or label added.

Add specific email received filters to trigger only on a subset of incoming emails.

An overview of possible Gmail actions in Relay.app.

Use variables from other steps in your emails to personalize your message.

Trigger a new workflow when a new file has been added to a folder in Google Drive.

Use any of these Google Drive actions in your Relay.app workflows.

Use Relay.app's Google Drive integrations to trigger actions across your apps

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Connect Gmail to Google Drive in just a few clicks, for free, with Relay.app. Relay.app provides seamless integration between Gmail, Google Drive, and many other popular SaaS applications.

Check below for example workflows using Gmail and Google Drive, as well as a list of the triggers and actions Relay.app supports today. Just let us know if we're missing anything you need.

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Example Gmail + Google Drive workflows

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Automatically move a file from one folder to another in Google Drive whenever a new email with a specific label is received in your Gmail

Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically moves a file from one folder to another whenever a new email with a specific label is received in your Gmail. Streamline your digital organization with this efficient workflow. When a new email with a specific label arrives in your Gmail, the s

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Save new attachments from labeled emails in Gmail to Google Drive

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Gmail, Google Drive and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the Google Drive "Upload file" action for each Gmail "Label added" event.

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Automatically send a drafted email in Gmail every time a folder is created in Google Drive

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Google Drive, Gmail, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the Google Drive “Folder created” action for each Gmail “Send draft” event.

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Send email notifications in Gmail for new files added to a specific Google Drive folder

Learn how to set up a Relay playbook that automatically sends an email in Gmail whenever a new file is added to a specific folder in Google Drive. Sometimes you need to know when a new file is added to Google Drive. Effortlessly alert yourself or a list of people with this Relay automation. This wil

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Automatically upload a file to Google Drive every time an email is received in Gmail

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Gmail, Google Drive, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the Gmail “Email received” action for each Google Drive “Upload file” event.

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Automatically share a folder in Google Drive for a new email received in Gmail

Automatically share a folder in Google Drive when a new email is received in Gmail. This integration streamlines your workflow and enhances file sharing efficiency. When you receive a new email in Gmail, a designated folder in Google Drive is automatically shared with the necessary recipients. This

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Send email notifications in Gmail when a folder is created in Google Drive Create new folders in Google Drive for every new email received in Gmail Copy new emails in Gmail to Google Drive files Automatically save Gmail attachments to Google Drive Automatically create a draft email in Gmail every time a folder is created in Google Drive Automatically send a drafted email in Gmail every time a file is added to a folder in Google Drive Automatically upload Gmail attachments to Google Drive Automatically add label to Gmail emails every time a folder is created in Google Drive Automatically create a draft email in Gmail every time a file is added to a folder in Google Drive

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What is Relay.app?
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Relay.app is a modern, easy-to-use automation tool. Build workflows that connect and automate actions across all the apps you already use. Relay.app has deep integrations, rich workflow tools, and human-in-the-loop steps for bringing human decisions, tasks, and approvals into automated workflows. Learn more about Relay.app's features.
How do I connect Gmail to Google Drive with Relay.app?
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1. Create a free Relay.app account
2. Set a trigger in Gmail or Google Drive to kick off new workflow runs
3. Add one or more actions to run in your workflow
4. Authorize Gmail and Google Drive to connect to Relay.app
5. Turn on your workflow and start getting more done with less manual work
Check above for some example workflows, or visit our help center for more details on how to get started.
Is Relay.app a Make.com alternative for connecting Gmail to Google Drive?
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Yes. Make is a powerful automation platform with a visual scenario editor. But if you’re looking for a way to connect Gmail to Google Drive that combines ease of use with the ability to integrate AI and human decision making seamlessly into your workflow, along with exceptional support, Relay.app is the go-to automation tool for your business.
For more info check out our article comparing Relay.app to Make or our comparison of Make alternatives.
Of course we're biased, but we believe Relay.app is the best way to connect and automate Gmail and Google Drive—give it a try and let us know what you think.

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